National Sleep Research Resource (NSRR): Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos

The Hispanic Community Health Study / Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) is a multi-center epidemiologic study in Hispanic/Latino populations to determine the role of acculturation in the prevalence and development of disease, and to identify risk factors playing a protective or harmful role in Hispanics/Latinos. The study is sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and six other institutes, centers, and offices of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) contributed to the first phase of the project. Raw polysomnography data are available from the HCHS/SOL Baseline visit and raw actigraphy data are available from the Sueño Ancillary visit. Primary HCHS/SOL data can be requested through dbGaP phs000810 Hispanic Community Health Study /Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL).]]>
Inclusion Criteria:Hispanic/Latino persons living in the US, aged 18-74 in four communities: San Diego, Bronx NY, Chicago, and Miami. Examination of the cohort following a standardized protocol.Exclusion Criteria: Plans to move from the region within 6 months. Unable to complete the study questionnaires in English or Spanish. Women who are pregnant. ]]>