Why did COVID-19 hit african americans harder? new study digs into genes and neighborhoods
NCT ID NCT05484882
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study looked at how genetics, environment, and social factors like neighborhood and income affect COVID-19 and heart health in African Americans. Researchers interviewed 431 participants and did physical exams, blood tests, and heart function tests. The goal was to understand why the pandemic affected this group more severely.
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Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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Westat, Inc.
Rockville, Maryland, 20850, United States
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