RecruitingNCT03794531

Psychosocial, Environmental, and Chronic Disease Trends in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Observational Study of Psychosocial, Environmental, and Chronic Disease Trends

Sponsor

Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)

Enrollment

2,000 participants

Start Date

Mar 1, 2019

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Obesity Cardiovascular Diseases Metabolic Syndrome Hypertension Depressive Symptoms Psychological Stress Heart Diseases Inflammation Chronic Disease Diet Habit Lifestyle Physiological Stress Dyslipidemias Type2 Diabetes Food Insecurity Coping Behavior

Summary

The overall goal is to identify trends and longitudinal associations in psychosocial, food-related, and cardiometabolic risk factors that can guide public health priorities and future research needs aimed at reducing cardiovascular-related disparities in Puerto Rico. To this end, investigators will establish 'PROSPECT: Puerto Rico Observational Study of Psychosocial, Environmental, and Chronic disease Trends', an island-wide, longitudinal population cohort of 2,000 adults (30-75 years) in PR recruited with a community-wide sampling strategy, and assessed in a network of several partner clinics across the island. The study will collect comprehensive data on multiple psychosocial, dietary, and food-related factors, CVD biological markers, and medical record data, with follow-up at 2-years, and will assess variations by urban-rural area and by timing before-after Maria.

Eligibility

Min Age: 30 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is a long-term health survey in Puerto Rico examining how social, environmental, and lifestyle factors relate to the development of chronic diseases (like heart disease and diabetes) in the local population. It aims to understand the unique health challenges faced by Puerto Ricans. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 30 and 75 years old at the time of enrollment - You are not living in an institution (e.g., nursing home or prison) - You live in Puerto Rico and have done so for at least the past year, with no plans to move away within 3 years - You can answer questions on your own without assistance - You live in a stable home **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are under 30 or over 75 years old - You are planning to move off the island within the next 3 years - You live in an institutional setting - You need assistance to answer questions Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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