NIH launches major genetic study to unlock health disparities in black communities

This study aims to understand why African diaspora populations have higher rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease by examining their genetic makeup. Researchers will collect health information and blood samples from about 1,100 adults who identify as African American, Afro-Caribbean, or migrants from sub-Saharan Africa. No treatment is provided—this is purely a research study to identify genetic factors that might contribute to these common health conditions.