The overall objective of this grant application is to continue the investigation of a large cohort (N-2379) of black and white girls who were enrolled at age 9 and 10 in the NHLBI Growth and Health Study (NGHS) at three centers and followed longitudinally until age 13 and 14. This investigation will allow for follow-up through an important period of adolescence (age 14 - 16), the time in which racial differences in obesity become more pronounced, and to examine the association of obesity with cardiovascular risk factors. Since obesity-onset is associated with puberty, the additional follow-up is necessary to track the cohort through maturation. The dietary habits and patterns of physical activity; biological maturation, psychosocial and socioeconomic factors; and physiological factors of the two race groups will be investigated as factors contributing to the black-white differences in the development of obesity.
The specific aims of the NHLBI Growth and Health Study Extension (NGHS II) are described in detail in the collaborative grant application.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research Project--Cooperative Agreements (U01)
Project #
1U01HL048942-01
Application #
3553540
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (SRC (FV))
Project Start
1992-06-08
Project End
1994-03-31
Budget Start
1992-06-08
Budget End
1993-03-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Westat, Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Rockville
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
20850