How social disadvantage affects health and aging
Biological Underpinnings of Socioeconomic Differentials in Health and Mortality
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · NIH-10433978
This study looks at how growing up with less money and support can affect how our bodies age and our overall health, helping people understand how their life experiences might impact their well-being as they get older.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10433978 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how social and economic disadvantages throughout life impact biological aging and health outcomes. By analyzing data from the Health and Retirement Study, the project aims to uncover the connections between low socioeconomic status and various biological markers of aging, such as immune function, telomere length, and gene expression. The study will explore how these factors contribute to increased morbidity and mortality among individuals with lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Patients may gain insights into how their life circumstances could influence their health as they age.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, particularly those who have experienced social adversity throughout their lives.
Not a fit: Patients who have not faced significant social or economic disadvantages may not benefit directly from the findings of this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of health disparities and inform interventions to enhance health outcomes for disadvantaged populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that socioeconomic factors significantly impact health outcomes, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Los Angeles, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CRIMMINS, EILEEN M — UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
- Study coordinator: CRIMMINS, EILEEN M
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.