Public health data on Mexican and Central American immigration health
Official title: Public Use Data on Mexican and Central American Immigration
Funded at Brown University · NIH-11474421 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant uses public data to understand how health changes over time among Mexican and Central American immigrants in the U.S. and in home countries.
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) | $144,737 |
| NIH project number | 3R01HD112384-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11474421 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are Mexican and Central American immigrants and their families whose experiences and health data will be represented in the public-use dataset.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without direct involvement in the surveys or data sharing may not benefit personally.
What this research studies
The project designs and conducts migrant health surveys in Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and the United States to capture self-reported health trends. It aims to identify factors that put people at risk for poor health and factors that support resilience. The study builds on established data collection methods to create a public-use dataset for researchers and policymakers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could help communities and policymakers address health needs of immigrant families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous migrant health surveys have provided valuable insights; this project extends those methods to new populations and regions.
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.
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.