Impact of economic recessions on health disparities among older Black and White workers
Official title: Cumulative Effects of Pre-recession and the Great Recession Precarity on Black-White Disparities in Health Biomarker Trajectories and All-cause Mortality Among Older Workers
Funded at Syracuse University · NIH-10953174 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how tough economic times, like the Great Recession, have impacted the health of older Black and White workers, especially focusing on issues like job security and work stress, to see how these factors might lead to health problems like diabetes and heart disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Syracuse University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Syracuse, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $149,500 |
| NIH project number | 1R03AG088984-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10953174 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults, particularly Black and White workers, who have experienced employment disruptions due to economic recessions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not older adults or who have not been affected by economic recessions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how economic recessions, particularly the Great Recession, have affected health disparities between older Black and White workers. It focuses on the cumulative effects of precarious employment and psychosocial work conditions on health outcomes, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. By analyzing data from the Health and Retirement Study and linked occupational data, the research aims to understand how these factors influence health biomarker trajectories and mortality rates. The findings could provide insights into the long-term health impacts of economic instability on different racial groups.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions to reduce health disparities among older workers affected by economic downturns.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that economic factors significantly impact health disparities, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Syracuse University
Syracuse, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mutambudzi, Miriam — Syracuse University
- Study coordinator: Mutambudzi, Miriam
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.