Improving community health by addressing pollution and lifestyle factors
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
This study is all about helping people in south-central and western Kentucky live healthier lives by looking at how pollution and lifestyle choices impact chronic diseases, and it encourages community members to work together with researchers to understand and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Louisville NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Louisville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10817704 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the health of residents in south-central and western Kentucky by investigating how pollution and lifestyle choices affect chronic diseases. The project aims to build partnerships between community members and academic researchers to identify health needs and priorities. Through community engagement, the research will promote awareness of environmental health issues and empower residents to participate in health-related decision-making. The initiative includes working with healthcare providers and educating youth to foster environmental health literacy within families.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include residents of south-central and western Kentucky who are affected by chronic diseases or are interested in environmental health issues.
Not a fit: Patients living outside the targeted geographic areas or those not affected by chronic diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for communities by addressing the root causes of chronic diseases linked to environmental factors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community engagement approaches to improve health outcomes by addressing environmental health issues.
Where this research is happening
Louisville, United States
- University of Louisville — Louisville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huntington-Moskos, Luz G — University of Louisville
- Study coordinator: Huntington-Moskos, Luz G
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.