The effects of childhood air pollution on health and education
The Health and Education Impacts of Long-Run Exposure to Pollution in Childhood: Evidence from the US Army
This study looks at how breathing in dirty air, especially tiny particles, affects the health and learning of military kids, helping us understand if pollution really makes a difference in things like asthma and school performance.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10705011 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how long-term exposure to air pollution, specifically fine particulate matter (PM2.5), affects the health and educational outcomes of children and young adults. By focusing on military children, the study aims to isolate the effects of pollution from other socio-economic factors that typically influence health and education. The researchers will analyze military personnel records to track a large sample of children over time, assessing both health impacts like asthma and cognitive development. This approach allows for a clearer understanding of the causal relationships between pollution exposure and various outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and young adults who have been exposed to varying levels of air pollution during their childhood, particularly those from military families.
Not a fit: Patients who have not been exposed to significant levels of air pollution during childhood may not benefit from the findings of this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health policies and interventions aimed at reducing air pollution exposure in children, ultimately enhancing their health and educational achievements.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated harmful effects of air pollution on health and cognition, but this study's unique focus on military children provides a novel approach to establishing causal relationships.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lleras-Muney, Adriana — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Lleras-Muney, Adriana
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.