Understanding how education and economics affect young adult heart health
The 3E Study: Economic and Educational Contributions to Emerging Adult Cardiometabolic Health
This study is looking at how money and education affect the heart health of young adults in college, especially those from different backgrounds, and it will track their health and lifestyle changes over time to find out what helps or harms their heart health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fordham University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11007181 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of socioeconomic factors on the cardiovascular health of young adults, particularly those enrolled in college. It focuses on how changes in economic status and educational experiences during emerging adulthood influence health outcomes, especially among diverse populations. By creating a new cohort of college students, the study aims to gather longitudinal data to identify trends and risk factors related to cardiometabolic health. Participants will be monitored over time to assess their health and lifestyle changes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are college students aged 18-24, particularly those from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled in college or are outside the age range of 18-24 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that improve cardiovascular health and reduce health disparities among young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in addressing health disparities among college students, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Bronx, United States
- Fordham University — Bronx, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hoyt, Lindsay Till — Fordham University
- Study coordinator: Hoyt, Lindsay Till
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.