Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos

Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)

16,000 individuals in
CHICAGO
MIAMI
NEW YORK
SAN DIEGO
will participate in this historical study.

What is HCHS/SOL?

The largest Latino health study in the US, conducted in Chicago, Miami, New York, and San Diego.
The purpose of HCHS/SOL is to learn more about the health of Hispanics/Latinos living in the US.
A study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
Who can participate in this health study?

Only households that receive a HCHS/SOL letter are invited to participate. Household residents must be:

What communities are receiving letters?

What does HCHS/SOL involve?

A one-day medical exam that includes:
Blood pressure test
Diabetes test
Electrocardiogram test
Hearing test
Lung function test
Dental examination
Nutritional assessment
Physical activity assessment
Home sleep monitoring
Participants will be asked to answer questions about their health.
Participants will receive a copy of all tests results.
After the medical exam, participants will be contacted once a year for three years to provide us with updates on their health.

What are the reasons for participating in this study?

Participants receive medical exams at no cost.
Participants may learn more about their own health status.
Results from the study may help us understand factors that affect Hispanic/Latino health.
Results from the study may show how social cultural factors affect Hispanic/Latino health.

To see if you are eligible to participate contact us at chicago.hchs@gmail.com or call 1-866-551-7882