One out of three African Americans has high blood pressure. If we are able to identify a genetic link that causes high blood pressure in African-American families, more effective treatments could be made available and the death and disease rates within African American communities could be greatly reduced. We are asking for your help and support by distributing the flyers that I have enclosed. The program is looking for 600 sibling pairs over the next few years. In order to participate a person must be African American, have high blood pressure and have a brother or sister with high blood pressure, both must be willing to participate.
Participation involves a one-time visit, which includes a blood pressure check, and a blood draw.
We also provide each participant with information on blood pressure control and diet. This would only take 1 hour of their time. Our staff, upon request and availability, would also be able to provide a free blood pressure screening for your employees in the Chicago area. Please call me with any questions. The Chicago Technology Park Research Center building is located within the boundaries of the IMD at 2201 W. Campbell Park Drive.