Investigating how housing instability affects health disparities among older Black and Latino adults
Official title: Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Housing Instability, Extended Kin Resources, and Late-Life Health
Funded at Dartmouth College · NIH-10988746 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how losing stable housing, like through eviction or foreclosure, affects the health of older Black and Latino adults, especially during tough times like the COVID-19 pandemic, to better understand the long-term health challenges they face.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hanover, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $163,979 |
| NIH project number | 1R03AG081717-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10988746 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older Black and Latino adults who have experienced housing instability or are at risk of such experiences.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 65 years old or those who have stable housing situations may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research examines the impact of housing instability, such as eviction and foreclosure, on the health of older Black and Latino adults. It aims to understand how these experiences contribute to health disparities in late life, particularly in the context of rising housing costs and the COVID-19 pandemic. By analyzing the role of extended kin resources and wealth, the study seeks to uncover the long-term health consequences of housing instability. The methodology includes collecting data on housing experiences and health outcomes among affected populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved policies and interventions that address housing instability and its health impacts, ultimately benefiting older adults in marginalized communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated significant health impacts related to housing instability, particularly among marginalized populations, suggesting that this approach is grounded in established findings.
Where this research is happening
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Dartmouth College
Hanover, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sharp, Gregory K — Dartmouth College
- Study coordinator: Sharp, Gregory K
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.