How household air pollution affects obesity and heart-kidney disease risk in children
Household Air Pollution, Adiposity, and Cardiorenal Disease Risk in Children
This study looks at how air pollution from cooking with solid fuels in homes can affect children's weight and increase their risk of heart and kidney problems, and it aims to find ways to help improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10916451 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of household air pollution on childhood obesity and its associated risks for heart and kidney diseases. It focuses on understanding how pollutants from burning solid fuels in poorly ventilated homes contribute to obesity-related health issues in children. The study will measure exposure to air pollution and its effects on blood pressure patterns, particularly the absence of nocturnal blood pressure dipping, which may indicate early disease risks. By examining these relationships, the research aims to identify potential interventions to improve health outcomes for affected children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0 to 18 years who are living in environments with significant household air pollution.
Not a fit: Patients who do not live in areas with household air pollution or who are not affected by obesity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for reducing obesity and related cardiovascular risks in children exposed to household air pollution.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research on the specific effects of household air pollution on pediatric obesity, related studies have shown significant health impacts from air pollution exposure, indicating potential for meaningful findings in this area.
Where this research is happening
Lexington, United States
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Murphy, Margaret O. — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Murphy, Margaret O.
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.