Investigating how air pollution affects children's health
CHAPS Cohort Maintenance
The CHAPS project is looking at how air pollution affects kids' health in the San Joaquin Valley by studying two groups of children—one group from pregnancy and another from ages 6 to 8—to see how things like dirty air might impact their immune systems and overall growth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Berkeley NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Berkeley, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10746818 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The CHAPS project focuses on understanding the impact of air pollution on children's health, particularly in the San Joaquin Valley of California, a highly polluted area. It involves following two groups of children: one cohort recruited during pregnancy and another from ages 6 to 8. Researchers collect various health data, including blood samples and lung function tests, to analyze how exposure to pollutants like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons affects immune and metabolic health. This ongoing research aims to uncover the long-term effects of air pollution on children's development and well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-20 years living in areas with high levels of air pollution.
Not a fit: Patients who do not live in polluted areas or are outside the age range of 0-20 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children by informing policies to reduce air pollution and its harmful effects.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown significant associations between air pollution exposure and adverse health effects in children, indicating that this research builds on established findings.
Where this research is happening
Berkeley, United States
- University of California Berkeley — Berkeley, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Balmes, John R — University of California Berkeley
- Study coordinator: Balmes, John R
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.