The effects of extreme heat and wildfire smoke on children's heart health.
Children’s Cardiovascular Health in a Changing Climate: The Impacts of Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke
This study is looking at how extreme heat and wildfire smoke might affect kids' heart health, especially during important growth stages, and it aims to find ways to help protect them from these environmental challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11046386 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how climate change, specifically extreme heat and wildfire smoke, affects the cardiovascular health of children. It aims to understand the potential risks these environmental factors pose during critical developmental periods. The study will assess the combined impacts of heat stress and wildfire smoke exposure on children's heart health, utilizing various biomarkers and health assessments. By evaluating household and community adaptation strategies, the research seeks to identify ways to mitigate these risks for vulnerable populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children aged 0-11 years who are exposed to extreme heat and wildfire smoke.
Not a fit: Patients who are not children or those living in areas with minimal exposure to climate-related hazards may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for protecting children's cardiovascular health in the face of climate change.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that environmental factors like air pollution and heat stress can adversely affect cardiovascular health, suggesting that this study's approach is grounded in established findings.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- University of Southern California — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Farzan, Shohreh F — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Farzan, Shohreh F
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.