Understanding how alcohol control can improve health and life expectancy in the US
Official title: A microsimulation of alcohol control interventions to advance health equity and reverse the current decrease in life expectancy in the US
Funded at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health · NIH-10893466 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how drinking alcohol affects how long people live in the U.S., especially considering factors like income and race, and aims to find ways to reduce alcohol-related deaths and improve health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Toronto, Canada) |
| Project start | August 10, 2020 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $449,447 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AA028009-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10893466 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals affected by alcohol-related issues, particularly those from low socioeconomic backgrounds or specific racial/ethnic groups.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume alcohol or are not affected by alcohol-related health issues may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of alcohol consumption on life expectancy trends in the United States, particularly focusing on how socioeconomic status and race/ethnicity influence these trends. By analyzing data from the National Health Interview Survey and other sources, the project aims to create a microsimulation model that predicts the effects of various alcohol control interventions. The goal is to identify effective strategies to reduce alcohol-related mortality and improve health equity among different populations. Patients may benefit from insights gained about alcohol use and its health implications.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective alcohol control interventions that improve life expectancy and health equity in the US.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that targeted alcohol control interventions can lead to significant improvements in public health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Toronto, Canada Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Probst, Charlotte — Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Study coordinator: Probst, Charlotte
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.