The epidemic of cardiovascular risk factors among racial/ethnic minority children will inevitably worsen adult cardiovascular disease disparities. This proposal establishes a longitudinal intergenerational cohort study in the Eastern Caribbean focused on furthering our understanding of intergenerational factors contributing to cardiovascular risk, as well as the role of sleep duration and quality. Being cognizant of the importance of parental perception of risk in determining engagement in interventions targeting cardiovascular risk, we propose a mixed methods study that will explore parental perceptions of childhood obesity. Additionally, we will develop and operationalize a comprehensive portfolio of regionally-relevant structural/social determinants of cardiovascular health utilizing participatory approaches. The ultimate goal of this project is to identify individual and neighborhood level interventions that can curtail the epidemic of cardiovascular disease in the region.

Public Health Relevance

The ?Pediatric ECHORN Cohort Study: Intergenerational Factors that Contribute to Cardiovascular Risk in the Eastern Caribbean? will further our understanding of intergenerational factors that contribute to cardiovascular risk, as well as the role of sleep duration/quality on that risk.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01HL143785-03
Application #
9975886
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1)
Program Officer
Cotton, Paul
Project Start
2018-08-01
Project End
2023-06-30
Budget Start
2020-07-01
Budget End
2021-06-30
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2020
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Yale University
Department
Internal Medicine/Medicine
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
043207562
City
New Haven
State
CT
Country
United States
Zip Code
06520