Exploring how eviction impacts heart health in neighborhoods
Official title: Understanding Neighborhood Effects of Eviction on Cardiovascular Health: A mixed-methods study
Funded at Drexel University · NIH-10902999 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how being evicted or living in areas with high eviction rates affects heart health, especially for renters who might be struggling, and it aims to understand the stress this causes so that better support can be offered to those in need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Drexel University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,974 |
| NIH project number | 1F31HL170747-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10902999 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in neighborhoods with high eviction rates, particularly those from marginalized communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by eviction or do not reside in areas with significant eviction issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of eviction on cardiovascular health, particularly focusing on how neighborhood eviction rates influence individual health outcomes. It employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data analysis with qualitative interviews to understand the experiences of renters affected by eviction. The study aims to uncover the pathways through which eviction contributes to stress and health disparities, especially among marginalized groups. By linking eviction data with health outcomes, the research seeks to provide insights that can inform public health policies and interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions that enhance cardiovascular health among individuals living in high-eviction neighborhoods.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically linking eviction to cardiovascular health, studies have shown that eviction negatively impacts mental and physical health, suggesting potential for significant findings in this area.
Where this research is happening
-
Drexel University
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smith, Patrick Dunn — Drexel University
- Study coordinator: Smith, Patrick Dunn
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Enhancing Intergenerational Heart Health in Nigeria during Pregnancy and Early Life
A research project will test a healthy eating and active living program for pregnant women with obesity in Nigeria to help improve heart health for the mother and her children.
-
COVID-19 healthcare disruptions and heart health inequities in NYC adults with multiple conditions
This project looks at how COVID-19-related gaps in care affected heart health in adults with several chronic conditions in New York City.
-
ENRICH: A Center to Support Healthy Hearts for Moms and Kids
A nationwide effort at Johns Hopkins to test a consistent, family-focused program that helps mothers and their children develop healthier heart habits using home visiting, technology, and coordinated care.
-
Early life air pollution and kids’ heart health: how metals in the air affect children from birth to age 12
This grant studies how pollution from cooking fires and wood smoke in early life may shape a child’s heart health through age 12.
-
Enhancing cardiovascular health for moms and kids at home
A multi-center program tests whether enhanced home visiting can improve heart health and growth in families from economically challenged communities by collecting more accurate pediatric height/weight data.
-
GLP-1 receptor drugs and heart-brain health in diabetes and Alzheimer’s risk
A Duke-led study will explore how GLP-1 receptor medicines and exercise affect brain and heart health in models prone to diabetes and Alzheimer’s risk.
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.