Reducing health disparities in chronic diseases in the Deep South
Administrative Core
This study is working to improve health for Black Americans and low-income folks in the Deep South by finding better ways to prevent and manage conditions like obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure, while also building strong community partnerships to support these efforts.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10884908 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to promote health equity and reduce the burden of cardiometabolic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension, particularly among Black Americans and low-income populations in the Deep South. The approach involves a precision public health strategy that focuses on prevention, treatment, and management of these conditions. The Administrative Core will oversee various activities, ensuring effective governance and coordination to meet the Center's goals, which include advancing scientific knowledge and developing a diverse research workforce. Community engagement is also a key component, fostering partnerships to implement evidence-based interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are Black Americans and low-income individuals living in the Deep South who are affected by cardiometabolic diseases.
Not a fit: Patients outside of the Deep South or those not affected by cardiometabolic diseases may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in health outcomes for populations disproportionately affected by cardiometabolic diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities through community engagement and targeted interventions, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cherrington, Andrea L — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Cherrington, Andrea L
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 below.