Preventing Heat-Related Illness in Disadvantaged Communities
Official title: DP24-004, PRC CORE: SDSU Prevention Research Center
Funded at San Diego State University · NIH-11423363 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-based program in San Diego aims to reduce heat-related health problems by putting proven heat-adaptation ideas into action with local residents.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U48DP006816-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11423363 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are people living in heat-prone, underserved neighborhoods who are interested in community-led prevention activities and health outreach.
✕Less likely to help
People outside target communities or those not engaged in prevention activities may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a multi-part effort to partner with communities to reduce the health impact of extreme heat. It uses community-based approaches and implementation science to adapt and spread evidence-based heat interventions in historically underserved areas. The project builds local capacity, collaborates with partners, and uses a planning guide to guide action and measure uptake. The focus is on chronic disease prevention and reducing UV exposure in real-world settings to help people stay healthier during hot days.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, communities will have better plans and support to prevent heat-related illnesses among vulnerable residents.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows that structured community action plans can improve uptake of heat-mitigation measures in some settings, but adaptation to new communities is still being tested.
Where this research is happening
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San Diego State University
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Oren, Eyal — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Oren, Eyal
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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.