How Poverty and the Environment Affect Heart Disease in Haiti and Beyond
Official title: Translation and Implementation Science Research for Heart, Lung, Blood Diseases, and Sleep Disorders
Funded at Washington University · NIH-11630192 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant studies how poverty-related factors like food insecurity, stress, and pollution contribute to heart disease and aims to follow a large group of adults to better understand and prevent the disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | September 9, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $448,604 |
| NIH project number | 3R01HL143788-09S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11630192 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults living in areas with high poverty and exposure to environmental and lifestyle risk factors for heart disease, including those with hypertension.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without access to follow-up care or those not at risk for poverty-related cardiovascular factors may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
Researchers will continue following a long-running Haiti CVD Cohort to track how poverty and environmental factors influence heart disease outcomes over time. The study uses a population-based approach, collecting data on blood pressure, heart health, and related risks in thousands of adults to identify patterns and potential intervention points. Findings from this work aim to inform community programs in the U.S. and globally that reduce poverty-related health risks and improve cardiovascular prevention. All activities are designed to connect real-world conditions with measurable heart health outcomes to guide future prevention efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to targeted prevention strategies that reduce heart disease risk for people living in poverty.
How similar studies have gone: Past work with the Haiti CVD Cohort has shown links between poverty-related factors and cardiovascular risk, informing interventions; renewal aims to strengthen causal understanding.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcnairy, Margaret Leighton — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Mcnairy, Margaret Leighton
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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.