Taxi drivers get a health boost: new study targets blood pressure and cancer
NCT ID NCT02701829
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study looked at ways to help taxi drivers in New York City better manage high blood pressure and lower their cancer risk. Researchers tested different follow-up methods after health fairs, including phone calls and video consults. The goal was to find the best approach to help drivers keep a healthy weight, get cancer screenings, and lower their blood pressure.
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10021, United States
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