Bogalusa Heart Study

Bogalusa Heart Study Established in 1973, the Bogalusa Heart Study is the longest and most detailed study of a biracial (black-white) population of children in the world.

The focus was on understanding the early natural history of coronary artery disease and essential hypertension. In Spring of 2012, HBO released a four-part documentary “The Weight of the Nation” in which the study was featured in Part One “Consequences”. In the fall of 2012 funding was received for four separate studies which will evaluate the effects of DNA modifications and fetal growth, second-hand smoke exposure, cognitive and physical function with aging and the relationship between pre-pregnancy and birth outcomes on cardiovascular disease risk.

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This is National Minority Health Month! Release the Pressure (RTP) is bringing together Black women from across America – reminding them to make self-care a priority to improve their heart health. https://www.releasethepressure.org/

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Wishing you a season filled with joy, health, and time spent with the people who matter most. Thank you to our incredibl...
12/25/2025

Wishing you a season filled with joy, health, and time spent with the people who matter most. Thank you to our incredible participants, partners, and community for another year of support and dedication.

From little participants to lifelong research, the Bogalusa Heart Study has grown with generations. This sweet baby phot...
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From little participants to lifelong research, the Bogalusa Heart Study has grown with generations. This sweet baby photo of Dr. Bazzano is just one reminder of where it all begins. If you were part of the study at any age, we’d love to hear your story. Visit our contact form and share a memory, a moment, or what the study has meant to you. Your voice is part of this history.

https://bogalusaheartstudy.org/contact/

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The holidays are full of joy, but they can also bring extra stress, which doesn’t just impact your mood, it can affect your heart health too. Here are a few simple ways to stay grounded, calm, and heart-healthy this season.

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712 Willis Avenue
Bogalusa, LA
70427

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Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm

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