How early-life environments affect health and well-being across generations
Investments, Life Events, and Health Within and Across Generations
This study looks at how tough early-life experiences, like not getting enough food or being sick, can affect your health as an adult, and it explores how government programs that offer nutrition, healthcare, and education can help improve those outcomes for people who faced these challenges when they were younger.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10448367 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the long-term effects of early-life environments on health and well-being, focusing on how adverse conditions like malnutrition or disease exposure can impact individuals into adulthood. It aims to understand the role of government programs that provide nutrition, healthcare, and education in mitigating these negative effects. By examining how early investments interact with later-life experiences, the research seeks to uncover ways to enhance health outcomes for individuals who faced early-life challenges.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who experienced adverse health conditions during childhood or those who have benefited from government support programs.
Not a fit: Patients who have not faced any early-life adversities or who are not involved in government support programs may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for health interventions that support individuals affected by early-life adversities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that early-life interventions can lead to significant improvements in health and economic outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- University of California at Davis — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bitler, Marianne P — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Bitler, Marianne P
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.