How childhood environments influence adult health and lifespan
Official title: The effect of childhood environments on adult health and mortality
Funded at Univ of Maryland, College Park · NIH-10944686 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how the quality of schools and exposure to illnesses during childhood can affect health and longevity in adults, aiming to help improve childhood environments for everyone, especially for both Black and White individuals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Maryland, College Park NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Park, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $729,567 |
| NIH project number | 1R01AG088639-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10944686 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who experienced varying childhood environments, particularly those from Black and White populations in the U.S.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who had stable and high-quality childhood environments may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the quality of childhood environments, specifically school quality and infectious disease exposure, affects health outcomes and mortality in adulthood. By constructing a detailed dataset that links individual childhood experiences to later life health, the study aims to uncover which specific early life conditions are most impactful. The research will focus on a diverse population, including both Black and White individuals, to ensure comprehensive insights. The goal is to provide evidence that could inform policy changes to improve childhood environments and health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved policies that enhance childhood environments, ultimately resulting in better health and longevity for future generations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown associations between childhood conditions and adult health, but this study aims to provide novel causal evidence, making it a significant advancement in the field.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Maryland, College Park
College Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yue, Dahai — Univ of Maryland, College Park
- Study coordinator: Yue, Dahai
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.