Public health data on Mexican and Central American immigration and health
Official title: Public Use Data on Mexican and Central American Immigration
Funded at Brown University · NIH-11474423 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large study will collect and share public health information from migrants in Mexico, Central America, and the U.S. to understand how health changes over time in this population.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $132,538 |
| NIH project number | 3R01HD112384-04S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11474423 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals from Mexican and Central American backgrounds or those serving these communities could benefit from improved health surveillance and targeted programs.
✕Less likely to help
The project focuses on data collection and public-use datasets; direct clinical benefits to individual participants are not anticipated.
What this research studies
This project designs and conducts migrant health surveys across several countries to track self-reported health over time. It will generate public data that researchers can use to explore risk factors and resiliency among Mexican and Central American immigrants. The study builds on established survey designs to create a broad, accessible data resource for improving migrant health understanding. Participation involves survey data collection and voluntary sharing of health information through publicly available datasets.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the data resource could guide public health policies and services for immigrant communities.
How similar studies have gone: Past migrant health surveys have yielded valuable public data and informed health programs, supporting continued usefulness of this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lindstrom, David P. — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Lindstrom, David P.
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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.