Examining how income and race affect life expectancy during and after COVID-19.
A New Database to Measure the Association Between Income, Race, and Mortality: Inequality in Longevity During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic
['FUNDING_U01'] · NATIONAL BUREAU OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH · NIH-10911255
This study is looking to create a helpful database that tracks COVID-19 death rates while taking into account things like income and race, so we can better understand how the pandemic has affected different communities and find ways to improve health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NATIONAL BUREAU OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CAMBRIDGE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10911255 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to create a new public database that measures mortality rates associated with COVID-19 while considering factors like income and race. By analyzing this data, researchers hope to uncover disparities in health outcomes and life expectancy among different socioeconomic groups. The project will focus on understanding how these disparities have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and will provide insights that could help shape future health policies. Ultimately, the goal is to identify ways to reduce health inequalities that have been exacerbated by the pandemic.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals aged 65 and older from various income and racial backgrounds, particularly those who have been affected by COVID-19.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 or those not impacted by socioeconomic disparities may not benefit directly from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health policies that address and reduce disparities in mortality rates among different income and racial groups.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in analyzing health disparities using socioeconomic data, making this approach both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
CAMBRIDGE, UNITED STATES
- NATIONAL BUREAU OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH — CAMBRIDGE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CHETTY, RAJ — NATIONAL BUREAU OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH
- Study coordinator: CHETTY, RAJ
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.