Improving children's health by reducing environmental exposures
Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental Health
This study is all about making kids healthier by looking at how things like air pollution and lead can affect their well-being, and it's for families who want to learn more about keeping their children safe from harmful environmental factors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10990989 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Philadelphia Regional Center for Children's Environmental Health (PRCCEH) aims to enhance children's health by addressing environmental factors that affect their well-being. This center brings together experts from various institutions to research and implement strategies that minimize harmful exposures in early life. Through community engagement and collaboration with healthcare providers, the center seeks to develop and disseminate knowledge and tools that can lead to healthier environments for children. The research will focus on understanding the impact of environmental hazards, such as air pollution and lead exposure, on children's health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are children aged 0-11 years, particularly those living in areas with high environmental risks.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 11 years or do not reside in the Philadelphia region may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in children's health by reducing harmful environmental exposures.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar approaches aimed at reducing environmental health risks for children, indicating a promising potential for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Simmons, Rebecca a — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Simmons, Rebecca a
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.