Investigating health impacts of agriculture on farmers and their spouses
Official title: THE SIXTH PHASE OF THE AGRICULTURAL HEALTH STUDY CONTRACT
Funded at Westat, INC. · NIH-10934982 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how farming, lifestyle habits, and genetics affect the health of farmers and their spouses, and it involves over 89,000 people from Iowa and North Carolina who joined between 1993 and 1997.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Westat, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2023 |
| Project end | September 22, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $128,000 |
| NIH project number | 75N91022D00006-0-759102300003-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10934982 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include licensed pesticide applicators and their spouses living in Iowa and North Carolina.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in agriculture or do not have a spouse who is a licensed pesticide applicator may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how agricultural practices, lifestyle choices, and genetic factors influence the health of farmers and their spouses. It involves a large cohort of over 89,000 participants from Iowa and North Carolina, who were enrolled in the study between 1993 and 1997. The study collects data through follow-up questionnaires and links participants to disease and mortality registries to track health outcomes over time. By analyzing this information, the research aims to identify potential health risks associated with farming and pesticide exposure.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and preventive measures for farming populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous phases of the Agricultural Health Study have shown success in identifying health risks associated with agricultural practices, indicating that this approach is validated.
Where this research is happening
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Westat, INC.
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller, Amy — Westat, INC.
- Study coordinator: Miller, Amy
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.