Examining the rise in midlife mortality and its causes in specific communities.
Addressing the Midlife Mortality Crisis: Place-Based Modeling, Trend Analysis and Policy Interventions
This study looks at why more people in midlife are dying in certain areas from 1990 to 2021, focusing on local factors like community and economic conditions, to help find ways to reduce deaths from issues like suicide, drug and alcohol problems, and heart-related diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boulder, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10986074 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the trends in midlife mortality by analyzing local factors that contribute to causes of death from 1990 to 2021. It utilizes detailed mortality data at the block or zip code level, along with sociodemographic and economic information, to identify risk factors associated with rising mortality rates. The study aims to create a comprehensive database that can inform policy interventions aimed at reducing mortality related to issues such as suicides, drug and alcohol abuse, and cardiometabolic diseases. By understanding these trends in a community context, the research seeks to provide actionable insights for improving public health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include middle-aged adults living in areas with high mortality rates due to specific causes like substance abuse or cardiometabolic diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who are not middle-aged or those living in regions with low mortality rates may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that significantly reduce midlife mortality rates in affected communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using localized data to identify health trends and inform public health policies, making this approach both innovative and grounded in established methodologies.
Where this research is happening
Boulder, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado — Boulder, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gutmann, Myron P. — University of Colorado
- Study coordinator: Gutmann, Myron P.
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.