Understanding how demographic and economic factors affect healthy aging behaviors
Center for Healthy Aging Behaviors & Longitudinal InvestigationS (CHABLIS)
The CHABLIS program at the University of Chicago is looking into how different life factors, like your background and finances, affect how older adults stay healthy as they age, and it's designed to help researchers find new ways to support healthy aging.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11046238 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The CHABLIS program at the University of Chicago investigates how various demographic and economic factors influence healthy aging behaviors among older adults. By utilizing longitudinal data from both observational and interventional studies, the research aims to identify what promotes or hinders healthy aging. The program collaborates across multiple disciplines, including economics and sociology, to develop innovative approaches to aging research. It also supports early-career researchers and pilot projects focused on the intersection of health and aging.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who are interested in understanding and improving their aging behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not older adults or those who do not have an interest in aging-related health behaviors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for promoting healthy aging in older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using longitudinal data to study aging behaviors, indicating that this approach is both valid and promising.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- University of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Meltzer, David O — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Meltzer, David O
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.