How neighborhood redevelopment affects heart health in older adults
Bronx Neighborhood Redevelopment and CVD in mid-life and older adults
This study looks at how changes in neighborhoods, like better access to healthy food and places to exercise, affect the heart health of people aged 50 and older, especially considering how factors like income and ethnicity might make a difference in who benefits the most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11004374 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of neighborhood redevelopment on cardiovascular health among mid-life and older adults, particularly focusing on how social factors like income and ethnicity influence health outcomes. It aims to understand the relationship between improved neighborhood resources, such as access to healthy food and physical activity amenities, and the health of residents aged 50 and older. The study will collect and analyze data to determine if the benefits of redevelopment are equitably distributed among different socio-demographic groups, especially considering potential challenges like rising housing costs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are mid-life and older adults, particularly those aged 50 and above, living in neighborhoods undergoing redevelopment.
Not a fit: Patients who do not live in the Bronx or those younger than 50 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for older adults by informing policies that ensure equitable access to health resources in redeveloped neighborhoods.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that neighborhood resources can significantly impact health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Bronx, United States
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Bronx, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chambers, Earle C — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Chambers, Earle C
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.