Jackson Heart Study
Alternate Titles(s): JHS
- Description
The Jackson Heart Study (JHS) is a population-based longitudinal study based in Jackson, Mississippi that investigates risk factors for cardiovascular disease among African Americans. It is a collaborative research project by the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson State University, and Tougaloo College. The primary objective is to investigate environmental and genetic factors associated with cardiovascular disease in African Americans in order to better address health disparities. The JHS is a community-based observational study of 5,306 African American adults in the 3 counties which make up the Jackson metropolitan area: Hinds, Madison, and Rankin.
Data and biospecimens have been collected from 5,306 participants, including a nested family cohort of 1,498 members from 264 families. The age at enrollment for the unrelated participants ranged from 35 to 84 years old. The family cohort included related individuals who were at least 21 years old at the time of enrollment. Annual follow-up interviews and health surveillance are ongoing.
- Timeframe
- 2000 - Present
- Geographic Coverage
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MississippiMississippi - Jackson
- Local Expert
Access
- Restrictions
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Free to AllApplication Required
- Instructions
Data from JHS visit 1-3 examination cycles, collated annual follow-up communication data through 2016, follow-up data for mortality, heart disease, and stroke events through 2014, and baseline nutrition data are available for request through BioLINCC. Users will be required to log in to BioLINCC with their institutional email address in order to submit a data access research request.
Selected genetic, phenotypic, and other study-related data for visits 1-9 are available for request through dbGaP. Users will be required to log in to dbGaP with their eRA Commons account and complete a Data Use Certification (DUC) Agreement.
All study data and resources are available for request through the JHS website. Access to JHS data requires either an approved proposal or ancillary study. Users will be required to sign in to the secure website or request a login account. Post-approval, investigators must obtain Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval and complete a Data and Materials Distribution Agreement (DMDA).
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- Other Resources
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JHS Data Documentation
Exam forms and manuals
JHS Data VisualizationPublication explorer and variable finder
ClinicalTrials.govNCT00005485