How Neighborhoods Affect Life Expectancy in Diverse Communities
Understanding the impact of area-based composite measures on population differences in mortality: The Multiethnic Cohort Study
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · NIH-11124239
This project looks at how where people live, including factors like housing and access to healthcare, shapes how long different groups of people live.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11124239 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
We know that where we live, work, and play can greatly influence our health. This project explores how various neighborhood factors, such as housing, education, job opportunities, and access to healthcare, contribute to differences in how long people live. Researchers will combine these factors into new measures to understand their overall effect on health outcomes. By looking at these connections in a large group of diverse adults, we hope to better understand why some communities experience shorter lifespans.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project uses existing data from adults who are part of the Multiethnic Cohort Study and are 21 years or older.
Not a fit: Patients not part of the Multiethnic Cohort Study or those not interested in population-level health trends may not directly benefit from this specific data analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could help us understand how community environments affect health and identify ways to improve life expectancy for different population groups.
How similar studies have performed: Research consistently shows that environmental factors influence health outcomes, but few studies have investigated the interactive contributions of multiple area-based factors on mortality across population groups in this specific way.
Where this research is happening
SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO — SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SHARIFF-MARCO, SALMA — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
- Study coordinator: SHARIFF-MARCO, SALMA
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.