How childhood poverty affects adult heart and metabolic health
Childhood Antecedents of Adult Cardiometabolic health: A Prospective Study of Low-Income Men
This study looks at how growing up in a tough financial situation can affect your chances of getting heart disease or diabetes later in life, and it aims to find ways to help those at risk have better health outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10893040 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how socioeconomic disadvantage during childhood influences the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes in adulthood. It examines various factors, including family, school, and community influences, that may contribute to these health disparities. The study aims to identify critical developmental stages where poverty has the most significant impact and to explore protective factors that could mitigate these risks. By understanding these connections, the research seeks to inform interventions that can improve long-term health outcomes for disadvantaged populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who experienced socioeconomic disadvantage during their childhood and are now adults.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced socioeconomic disadvantage during childhood may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes in adults who experienced poverty as children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that socioeconomic factors significantly impact health outcomes, suggesting that this study's approach is grounded in established findings.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marsland, Anna L — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Marsland, Anna L
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.