Helping Nebraska communities reduce obesity to lower cancer risk
Assessing Capacity to Address Obesity for Cancer Prevention and Control
Working with Nebraska communities—especially rural and at-risk groups—to find practical ways to reduce obesity and lower cancer risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nebraska Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Omaha, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11270315 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project partners with local health systems, community leaders, and public health agencies across Nebraska to understand how common obesity is and what behaviors and environments contribute to it. Researchers will analyze data on diet, alcohol use, physical activity, and other factors and map where risks are highest, with focused attention on rural and American Indian/Alaska Native populations. The team will conduct an environmental scan of policies, systems, and local resources and work with community partners to prioritize feasible changes. The aim is to design community-informed policy, systems, and environmental approaches that fit local needs and can help prevent cancer over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults age 21 and older living in Nebraska, particularly those in rural areas or from American Indian/Alaska Native communities, who are concerned about obesity and cancer risk.
Not a fit: People living outside Nebraska or individuals under 21 years old are unlikely to be eligible or see direct benefits from this Nebraska-focused effort.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could lead to community-tailored programs and policy changes that reduce obesity and lower cancer rates in Nebraska, especially among rural and underserved groups.
How similar studies have performed: Similar community-based, policy-and-environment approaches have shown promise in reducing obesity in some regions, though outcomes vary and success usually depends on local tailoring and sustained support.
Where this research is happening
Omaha, United States
- University of Nebraska Medical Center — Omaha, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sweasy, Joann B. — University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Sweasy, Joann B.
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.