The impact of housing policy and neighborhood context on midlife mortality
Official title: Housing policy, neighborhood context, and pathways to midlife mortality in a social experiment
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-10868129 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how where you live can affect your health and life expectancy, especially for low-income families from racial minority backgrounds, by comparing those who moved to better housing with those who stayed in public housing over nearly 30 years.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $508,090 |
| NIH project number | 1R56AG082957-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10868129 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are low-income racial minority families who have experienced changes in housing situations.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to low-income racial minority groups or who have stable housing situations may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how housing policies and neighborhood environments affect health outcomes, particularly midlife mortality, among low-income racial minority families. By analyzing data from the Moving to Opportunity study, which followed families who received housing vouchers or remained in public housing, the research aims to uncover the long-term effects of housing mobility on health. The study integrates social and biological data over a 28-year period to provide a comprehensive view of how these factors interact and influence mortality rates. Patients may gain insights into how their living conditions can impact their health over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved housing policies that enhance health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research using similar approaches has shown promising results in understanding the relationship between housing and health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Osypuk, Theresa Louise — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Osypuk, Theresa Louise
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.