How climate changes affect health and fertility across different ages
Demographic and Health Effects of Climate Exposures Across the Life Course
['FUNDING_R03'] · PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE · NIH-10948172
This study looks at how changes in weather, like temperature and rainfall, affect people's health and ability to have children at different stages of life, using information from families in Indonesia and Mexico to see how these climate conditions impact health and life choices as people grow up.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R03'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (UNIVERSITY PARK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10948172 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of climate variability, such as changes in temperature and precipitation, on health and fertility outcomes throughout different life stages. By analyzing data from large family surveys in Indonesia and Mexico, the study aims to understand how early-life and adolescent exposures to climate conditions influence adult health, migration patterns, and socioeconomic status. The research employs advanced statistical models to link climate data with demographic records, allowing for a detailed examination of how these factors interact based on age, sex, and other individual characteristics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals aged 15-49 who have experienced varying climate conditions during their early childhood and adolescence.
Not a fit: Patients who are outside the age range of 15-49 or who have not been significantly affected by climate variability may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide insights that help improve public health strategies and policies related to climate change and its effects on populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that climate factors can significantly impact health and demographic outcomes, suggesting that this approach is grounded in established findings.
Where this research is happening
UNIVERSITY PARK, UNITED STATES
- PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE — UNIVERSITY PARK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: THIEDE, BRIAN — PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE
- Study coordinator: THIEDE, BRIAN
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.
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