Improving child survival rates by better understanding causes of death in young children
Official title: Improving Age- and Cause-Specific Under-Five Mortality Rates (ACSU5MR) by Systematically Accounting Measurement Errors to Inform Child Survival Decision Making in Low Income Countries
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11083101 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help save young children's lives by figuring out the main reasons they die before age five, especially in low-income countries, so that health resources can be used more effectively to tackle issues like malaria and pneumonia.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | May 11, 2023 |
| Project end | February 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $514,592 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD107015-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11083101 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children under five years old living in low-income countries, particularly those at risk of diseases like malaria and pneumonia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are older than five years or those living in high-income countries may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance child survival rates by accurately measuring age- and cause-specific mortality rates in children under five years old. It focuses on identifying the leading causes of death, such as malaria and pneumonia, in low-income countries where data is often scarce. By employing advanced statistical methods and models, the research seeks to provide precise estimates that can inform effective health interventions and policies. The goal is to ensure that resources are allocated efficiently to address the most pressing health challenges faced by young children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective health interventions that significantly reduce child mortality rates in vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions based on accurate mortality data can significantly improve child health outcomes, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liu, Li — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Liu, Li
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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.