New ways to estimate adult death rates using surveys
Official title: Novel methods for estimating adult mortality using a survey
Funded at University of California Berkeley · NIH-10953359 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to get better information about how many adults are dying in low- and middle-income countries, so we can better understand and tackle health issues like AIDS and COVID-19, using smaller surveys that are easier and cheaper to conduct.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Berkeley NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Berkeley, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $412,656 |
| NIH project number | 1R21AG088981-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10953359 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include adults living in low- and middle-income countries, particularly those affected by health issues like AIDS and COVID-19.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in high-income countries with robust civil registration systems may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the accuracy of adult mortality estimates in low- and middle-income countries, where civil registration systems are often inadequate. By developing innovative statistical methods and data collection tools, the project seeks to gather reliable information about adult death rates using smaller surveys of around 1,000 to 2,000 participants. This approach will help overcome the challenges posed by large, expensive surveys and provide valuable data for health policy and research. Ultimately, the findings could inform strategies to address public health issues like AIDS and COVID-19.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide more accurate mortality data, leading to better health policies and interventions in low- and middle-income countries.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has struggled with estimating adult mortality in these regions, making this approach novel and potentially groundbreaking.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Feehan, Dennis Michael — University of California Berkeley
- Study coordinator: Feehan, Dennis Michael
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.