South Asian Healthy Lifestyle Initiative (SAHELI)
SAHELI is one of the first healthy lifestyle research programs for South Asians (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan and Nepali ) in the U.S.
South Asians are underrepresented in heart disease prevention research even though they have a very high risk compared to other ethnic groups in the U.S. Our goal is to understand the best ways to lower heart disease risk in South Asians.
In 2013, SAHELI was awarded the Community-Engaged Research Partnership Award by the Alliance for Research in Chicagoland Communities (ARCC).
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ENROLL iN THE SAHELI STUDY!
If you are a South Asian adult (18-65 years old)
Have not had a heart attack or stroke
Live in the Chicagoland area
You may be eligible to participate in this study.
“I had a great experience with SAHELI Study and its team. I learned a lot from materials and learned how to be fit and healthy. They have a lot of good information like eating brown rice and bread instead of white and avoid sweets and fats. I applied to my whole family, and now they are also aware of this information. Sadaf, SAHELI Study participant”
Heart Disease is Preventable!
“Before SAHELI, I did not know that I had any health problems. SAHELI helped me to become aware of my diabetes. Being part of the study has improved my health and my sugar has now decreased. My body feels invigorated and refreshed.””
