Examining cardiovascular health in low-income working-age adults during the pandemic
Cardiovascular Health of Low-Income Working-Age Adults in the US: Health Care Access, Policy, and the Pandemic
This study looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted heart health for low-income adults in the U.S., especially focusing on their access to healthcare and how changes in policies might help improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10842280 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected cardiovascular health among low-income working-age adults in the U.S. It aims to analyze changes in cardiovascular risk factors and disease outcomes, particularly focusing on access to healthcare and the potential impact of policy changes like Medicare expansion. By utilizing large datasets and advanced analytical methods, the study seeks to provide insights that could inform strategies to improve health access and outcomes for this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income adults aged 18 to 64 who may be experiencing barriers to healthcare access.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 18 to 64 or those not facing financial hardships may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare policies that enhance cardiovascular health for low-income working-age adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding healthcare access and its impact on health outcomes can lead to meaningful policy changes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wadhera, Rishi Kumar — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Wadhera, Rishi Kumar
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.