How nutrition policies affect heart health in disadvantaged communities

Cardiovascular outcomes related to nutrition policies among socioeconomically disadvantaged populations

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-10877156

This study looks at how food assistance programs like SNAP affect heart health for people who may not have enough money for healthy food, especially those with heart disease or at risk for it, to find better ways to help them eat well and stay healthy.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded)
Locations1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10877156 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates the impact of nutrition policies, specifically the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), on cardiovascular health outcomes among socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. It aims to understand dietary patterns of SNAP participants who have cardiovascular disease (CVD) or are at risk for CVD, and how these patterns relate to health outcomes and medical service usage. By analyzing data on diet quality and health disparities, the research seeks to identify ways to improve nutrition security and reduce health inequities in cardiovascular care.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds who are participants in the SNAP program and have cardiovascular disease or risk factors.

Not a fit: Patients who are not part of socioeconomically disadvantaged groups or who do not participate in SNAP may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved nutrition policies that enhance heart health and reduce cardiovascular disease rates among disadvantaged populations.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that nutrition interventions can significantly improve health outcomes in disadvantaged populations, suggesting a promising avenue for this study.

Where this research is happening

ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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Conditions: Cardiovascular Diseases

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