The impact of air pollution on veterans with chronic respiratory diseases.
Air Pollution and Mortality Risk in Veterans with Chronic Respiratory Disease: Assessing the Role of Individual and Place-Based Risk Factors
This study looks at how air pollution impacts veterans with breathing problems like asthma and COPD, aiming to find out which veterans are most affected based on their age, gender, and where they live, so we can better protect those who are at risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10855504 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how air pollution affects veterans suffering from chronic respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD. It aims to understand the relationship between individual risk factors, such as age and sex, and community-level factors, like neighborhood air quality. By analyzing data on air pollution exposure and health outcomes, the study seeks to identify which veterans are most at risk and how environmental factors contribute to health disparities. The findings could help inform public health policies and interventions to protect vulnerable populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans diagnosed with chronic respiratory diseases who are exposed to varying levels of air pollution.
Not a fit: Patients without chronic respiratory diseases or those not exposed to significant air pollution may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and targeted interventions for veterans with chronic respiratory diseases affected by air pollution.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that air pollution significantly impacts respiratory health, indicating that this approach is grounded in established findings.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Berman, Jesse David — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Berman, Jesse David
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.