Improving children's health by addressing air pollution and environmental justice.
Translation Core
This study is all about helping kids stay healthy by fighting air pollution and making sure everyone has a fair chance at a clean environment, and it’s designed for families and communities who want to learn how to protect their children's health from pollution.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10992606 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing children's health by tackling the impacts of air pollution and promoting environmental justice. It brings together a diverse team of experts from various fields, including environmental health, urban planning, and communication, to engage communities and policymakers. The project aims to increase public understanding of environmental health issues and develop effective strategies to reduce air pollution-related health disparities among children. By fostering community partnerships and utilizing innovative communication methods, the research seeks to translate scientific findings into actionable solutions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years living in areas affected by high levels of air pollution.
Not a fit: Patients who do not live in areas impacted by air pollution or who are older than 11 years may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the health risks associated with air pollution for children, leading to improved overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in community engagement and interdisciplinary approaches to address environmental health issues, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- University of Southern California — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnston, Jill E — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Johnston, Jill E
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.