Investigating how early life factors affect chronic diseases in Latino children
Early Life Social, Environmental, and Nutritional Determinants of Disease (ELSEND)
This study is looking at how things like breastfeeding, sugary drinks, and air pollution during early childhood can affect the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes in Latino kids, helping us understand how to keep them healthier as they grow up.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hospital of Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10889999 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how early life social, environmental, and nutritional factors contribute to chronic diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes in Latino children. It examines the impact of breastfeeding versus formula feeding, the introduction of sugary beverages, and exposure to air pollution on health outcomes. By studying these factors in the context of broader social determinants of health, the research aims to identify subclinical markers of disease risk in children by the age of five. The study utilizes existing NIH-funded birth cohorts to gather comprehensive data.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Latino children aged 0-11 years who may be at risk for chronic diseases due to early life factors.
Not a fit: Patients outside the Latino demographic or those over the age of 11 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that reduce the risk of chronic diseases in Latino children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in identifying risk factors for chronic diseases in children, but this study aims to take a more holistic approach, making it a novel investigation.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- Children's Hospital of Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goran, Michael Isaac — Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Goran, Michael Isaac
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.