Study explores family talk to fight disease in Mexican-American homes

NCT ID NCT00469339

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 34 times

Summary

This study looked at how Mexican-American families discuss their risk for diabetes, heart disease, breast cancer, and colon cancer. Researchers interviewed 498 adults from Houston-area households to understand how culture and family relationships help or hinder health conversations. The goal is to create better ways to share personalized risk information that encourage families to adopt healthier habits together.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030-4096, United States

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