Assessing the impact of tobacco on health in the population
Official title: POPULATION ASSESSMENT OF TOBACCO AND HEALTH (PATH) STUDY PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 02/01/2024 - 01/31/2029
Funded at Westat, INC. · NIH-11220649 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how smoking affects health in different groups of people over five years, and it hopes to find helpful information that can lead to better health programs and policies for everyone who uses tobacco.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Westat, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $24,046 |
| NIH project number | 75N95024C00003-P00002-9999-4 |
| Project ID | NIH-11220649 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who use tobacco or are affected by tobacco-related health conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use tobacco and are not impacted by tobacco-related health issues may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of tobacco use on health across different populations. It aims to gather comprehensive data on tobacco consumption patterns and their health implications over a five-year period. By analyzing this data, the research seeks to identify trends and inform public health strategies. Patients may benefit from insights that could lead to improved health interventions and policies regarding tobacco use.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and strategies to reduce tobacco-related health issues.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding tobacco's impact on health, indicating that this approach is built on established methodologies.
Where this research is happening
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Westat, INC.
Rockville, United States Active
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.