Finding areas with high death rates in low- and middle-income countries
Official title: Identifying and characterizing mortality hotspots in low- and middle-income countries
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-11136793 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at areas in low- and middle-income countries where many people, especially children, are dying, and it aims to create maps to show these high-risk spots so that we can better understand why this is happening and find ways to improve healthcare and save lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $231,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R21HD116234-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11136793 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in areas identified as mortality hotspots.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in high-income countries or regions with low mortality rates may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on identifying regions in low- and middle-income countries where mortality rates for children and adults are exceptionally high. By using advanced data analysis techniques, the project aims to create detailed maps of these 'mortality hotspots' and understand the factors contributing to high death rates, such as proximity to armed conflicts and access to healthcare. The findings will help target public health interventions to improve health outcomes in these vulnerable populations. Ultimately, the goal is to inform strategies that can effectively reduce mortality and disease burden in these areas.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted public health programs that significantly reduce mortality rates in the most affected regions.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has successfully identified health disparities in similar contexts, indicating that this approach has the potential for impactful results.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bendavid, Eran — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Bendavid, Eran
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.