Impact of food assistance on healthcare disparities among minorities and people with disabilities
Effects of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on racial/ethnic and disability-based healthcare disparities
This study looks at how losing food assistance from SNAP affects the health of racial and ethnic minorities and people with disabilities, focusing on how not having enough food can lead to worse health and higher medical costs for these groups.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brandeis University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Waltham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10896559 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how losing benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) affects healthcare outcomes for racial/ethnic minorities and individuals with disabilities. It focuses on the relationship between food insecurity and healthcare disparities, examining how these groups are more likely to experience negative health outcomes and higher healthcare costs. The study will analyze data to understand the implications of SNAP policy changes on healthcare access and expenditures, particularly for those who are food insecure. By exploring these dynamics, the research aims to highlight the importance of food assistance in improving health equity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are racial/ethnic minorities and individuals with disabilities who experience food insecurity.
Not a fit: Patients who are food secure and do not belong to racial/ethnic minority groups or do not have disabilities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare outcomes and reduced disparities for racial/ethnic minorities and people with disabilities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated that food assistance programs like SNAP can positively impact healthcare outcomes, suggesting that this research builds on established findings.
Where this research is happening
Waltham, United States
- Brandeis University — Waltham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sonik, Rajan Anthony — Brandeis University
- Study coordinator: Sonik, Rajan Anthony
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.