Improving air quality and health in communities
Community Action to Promote Healthy Environments
This study is all about finding ways to make the air cleaner for kids under 11 by working with local groups to spot harmful pollutants and come up with plans to keep them safe and healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10977036 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding and addressing air pollution in local communities, particularly for children under 11 years old. It involves collaboration with community organizations to identify harmful air pollutants and develop strategies to reduce exposure. The project aims to engage community members in environmental health initiatives and evaluate the effectiveness of these actions in improving health outcomes. By documenting air quality and health impacts, the research seeks to implement a Public Health Action Plan tailored to community needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years living in areas affected by air pollution.
Not a fit: Patients who do not live in communities with significant air pollution may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to healthier environments for children by reducing their exposure to harmful air pollutants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous community-based participatory research has shown success in improving environmental health outcomes, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schulz, Amy J — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Schulz, Amy J
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.