Investigating mortality patterns among immigrants in the U.S.
Official title: Demography of Immigrant Mortality in the United States: Leveraging Novel Census Linkages to Death Records, Earnings Trajectories, and Residential Mobility
Funded at University of Texas Med Br Galveston · NIH-11176085 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how long foreign-born people living in the U.S. live and what affects their health, by examining data from over 5 million immigrants to understand how things like where they come from and when they moved here impact their life expectancy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Med Br Galveston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Galveston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $578,027 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG089205-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11176085 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are foreign-born individuals aged 65 and older living in the United States.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not foreign-born or those under the age of 65 may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research examines the mortality experiences of foreign-born individuals living in the United States by analyzing detailed data from census and Social Security records. It focuses on over 5 million foreign-born persons, exploring how factors such as country of origin, age at migration, and economic mobility influence their health outcomes. The study aims to provide insights into the diverse mortality rates among different immigrant subgroups and identify the factors contributing to their health and longevity. By capturing deaths that occur both within and outside the U.S., the research seeks to provide a more accurate picture of immigrant mortality.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health policies and interventions tailored to the unique needs of immigrant populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that analyzing mortality patterns among diverse populations can yield significant insights, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Med Br Galveston
Galveston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mehta, Neil — University of Texas Med Br Galveston
- Study coordinator: Mehta, Neil
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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.