Investigating the impact of energy access on health and livelihoods in Colombia
Official title: Household Energy Insecurity, Health and Sustainable Livelihoods in Colombia
Funded at York University · NIH-10931619 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how not having enough energy at home affects the health and well-being of women, babies, and children in Colombia, and it aims to create a new way to measure energy insecurity to better understand its impact on their lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | York University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Toronto, Canada) |
| Project start | September 18, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $48,963 |
| NIH project number | 5R03HD104872-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931619 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women, infants, and children living in households experiencing energy insecurity in Colombia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in areas with reliable access to clean energy may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how household energy insecurity affects the health and well-being of women, infants, and children in Colombia. It aims to develop a new scale to measure energy insecurity at the household level, which is crucial for low-income countries where access to clean energy is limited. By examining the health risks associated with energy insecurity, the study seeks to highlight its distinct impacts compared to food and water insecurity. The project will collect data over a longitudinal study period to assess the cumulative effects of energy insecurity on health outcomes during the critical first 1000 days of life.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for vulnerable populations by informing policies and interventions that address energy access issues.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of measuring household energy insecurity is relatively novel, similar studies have shown that addressing energy access can significantly improve health outcomes in other contexts.
Where this research is happening
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York University
Toronto, Canada Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boateng, Godfred Odei — York University
- Study coordinator: Boateng, Godfred Odei
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.