Jackson Heart Study

The Jackson Heart Study is the largest single-site, prospective, epidemiologic investigation of cardiovascular disease among African Americans ever undertaken.

It is a population-based longitudinal study. The study site is Jackson, Mississippi. The Jac The Jackson Heart Study will transform a history of African Americans’ heart disease into a legacy of heart health through research, and by translating and disseminating research results. The Jackson Heart Study will involve the community in research approaches, and prepare young African American/minority students for careers in health sciences.