How extreme weather affects children's health
Official title: Extreme Weather Impacts on Children's Acute and Chronic Health Outcomes: A Multi-Site Study with Evaluation of Vulnerabilities
Funded at Drexel University · NIH-11160091 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how extreme weather, like heatwaves and heavy rain, affects the health of kids aged 0-11, helping us understand issues like asthma and dehydration so we can better protect them from the impacts of climate change.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Drexel University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $687,343 |
| NIH project number | 1R56ES036250-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11160091 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who may be affected by extreme weather conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 0-11 years or those not experiencing health issues related to extreme weather may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and heavy rainfall, on the health of children aged 0-11 years. By analyzing data from a large network of pediatric health systems, the study aims to identify both acute and chronic health outcomes related to these environmental changes. The research will link health data with detailed weather information to better understand how extreme conditions affect children's health, including issues like asthma, dehydration, and respiratory infections. The findings could help inform public health strategies to protect vulnerable children from the adverse effects of climate change.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children by identifying risks and informing preventive measures against the health impacts of extreme weather.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown links between extreme weather and acute health issues in children, indicating that this research builds on established findings while exploring new areas.
Where this research is happening
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: De Roos, Anneclaire J — Drexel University
- Study coordinator: De Roos, Anneclaire J
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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.