New Jersey Population Health Cohort (NJHealth) Study

While New Jersey ranks among the wealthiest states, there are significant and persistent health disparities in addition to other social factors that impact health and well-being. The New Jersey Population Health Cohort Study aims to generate new knowledge that will help us build a healthier, more equitable New Jersey by collecting data over time to better understand the factors that contribute to these disparities and the impacts on health and well-being. The study will enroll about 10,000 participants from across New Jersey, with an emphasis on historically disadvantaged groups, multi-generational families, and immigrant groups. Researchers will also combine information from participant surveys and other sources such as lab tests and activity measures to help understand factors that drive better health and well-being. This project is supported by grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rutgers Health, and the State of New Jersey.