How climate changes affect health and fertility across different ages
Official title: Demographic and Health Effects of Climate Exposures Across the Life Course
Funded at Pennsylvania State University, the · NIH-10948172 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project start | August 9, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $181,319 |
| NIH project number | 1R03HD115792-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10948172 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals aged 15-49 who have experienced varying climate conditions during their early childhood and adolescence.
✕Less likely to help
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.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Pennsylvania State University, the
University Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thiede, Brian — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Thiede, Brian
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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.