Collecting global population and agricultural data to study environmental health impacts
International Population and Agricultural Census Data for Environmental Health Research
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · NIH-10953530
This study is looking to collect and organize information about people and farming from different places to see how things like climate change impact health, especially for older adults, and it will create an easy-to-use online tool to help researchers find this important data.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10953530 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to gather and standardize population and agricultural census data from around the world to better understand how environmental factors, particularly climate change, affect health outcomes. By creating a user-friendly online platform, researchers will have access to detailed community-level data on demographics, living conditions, and agricultural practices. This information will help identify vulnerabilities in populations, especially among older adults, and inform strategies to mitigate health risks associated with environmental changes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 65 and older who may be affected by environmental health issues related to climate change.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 years old or those not living in areas impacted by climate change may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide critical insights that lead to improved health outcomes for older adults facing environmental health challenges.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has successfully utilized similar approaches to analyze population data for health outcomes, indicating a promising potential for this project.
Where this research is happening
MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA — MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KUGLER, TRACY A — UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
- Study coordinator: KUGLER, TRACY A
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 below.