Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluating the Link Between Neighborhood Environments and Obesity Among African American Women
Lead Sponsor:
Boston University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
FEMALE
21-69 years
Brief Summary
African American women have higher rates of obesity than women of any other racial or ethnic group in the United States. Obesity can have many causes, including genetic and environmental factors. This...
Detailed Description
Obesity, which leads to higher rates of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, is an increasingly important public health problem. In 2000, over 78% of African American women were overweight, and over 5...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Participating in the BWHS study
- Residing in New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2006
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
23000 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00356707
Start Date
June 1 2006
End Date
February 1 2011
Last Update
March 28 2012
Active Locations (1)
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1
Slone Epidemiology Center, Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215