Long-term effects of tobacco use on health in the U.S.
Official title: POPULATION ASSESSMENT OF TOBACCO AND HEALTH (PATH) STUDY PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 02/01/2024 - 01/31/2029
Funded at Westat, INC. · NIH-11218062 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how using tobacco impacts people's health over time, and it's for anyone who uses tobacco and wants to help us understand its long-term effects so we can improve public health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Westat, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $250,000 |
| NIH project number | 75N95024C00003-P00002-9999-2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11218062 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals aged 12 and older who use tobacco products or are at risk of tobacco use.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use tobacco products and have no history of tobacco exposure may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how tobacco use affects the health of individuals over time in the United States. Participants from diverse backgrounds will provide data on their tobacco consumption and health outcomes through regular assessments. The study aims to understand the long-term implications of tobacco use, which can inform public health policies and interventions. By tracking changes in health status and tobacco habits, the research seeks to identify patterns and risk factors associated with tobacco-related diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health strategies and interventions to reduce tobacco use and its health impacts.
How similar studies have gone: Previous longitudinal studies on tobacco use have shown significant insights into health impacts, indicating that this approach is both tested and valuable.
Where this research is happening
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Westat, INC.
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Carusi, Charles — Westat, INC.
- Study coordinator: Carusi, Charles
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.