Advancements in genetic research by the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos: A 10-year retrospective review

HGG Adv. 2025 Jan 9;6(1):100376. doi: 10.1016/j.xhgg.2024.100376. Epub 2024 Oct 29.

Abstract

The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) is a multicenter, longitudinal cohort study designed to evaluate environmental, lifestyle, and genetic risk factors as they relate to cardiometabolic and other chronic diseases among Hispanic/Latino populations in the United States. Since the study's inception in 2008, as a result of the study's robust genetic measures, HCHS/SOL has facilitated major contributions to the field of genetic research. This 10-year retrospective review highlights the major findings for genotype-phenotype relationships and advancements in statistical methods owing to the HCHS/SOL. Furthermore, we discuss the ethical and societal challenges of genetic research, especially among Hispanic/Latino adults in the United States. Continued genetic research, ancillary study expansion, and consortia collaboration through HCHS/SOL will further drive knowledge and advancements in human genetics research.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Genetic Research* / ethics
  • Hispanic or Latino* / genetics
  • Humans
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Male
  • Retrospective Studies
  • United States