Welcome to the Boston Puerto Rican Center for Population Health and Health Disparities

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has proposed a mission to reduce and eliminate health disparities among the nation's racial and ethnic minorities.  

Hispanics, in particular, have been shown to be at risk for several chronic conditions. The Boston Puerto Rican Center for Population Health and Health Disparities is investigating relationships between stress and its effect on overall health.

Within this website, you'll find:

Project Details
Detailed information about each of the four inter-related studies supporting this program.

Faculty and Staff
Research scientists and investigators from different organizations in Boston, working together.

Academic News & Publications
Progress, scientific reports, findings, and more.

Community News & Events
Information for the Hispanic community in Boston including a variety of services that range from social intervention to health and nutrition and to legal services.

Affiliates
The NIH has established eight CPHHD centers around the U.S., all with same goal of eliminating health disparities among popluations.

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