Understanding how extreme heat affects health in different city neighborhoods
Research Project Core
This project looks at how extreme heat impacts people's health and survival in different city areas, especially for children and those with long-term health issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Drexel University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11111385 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people in cities, especially older adults and those with chronic diseases, are vulnerable to extreme heat. This project aims to understand why some city neighborhoods are more affected by heat than others. Researchers will look at individual and neighborhood factors to see how they contribute to health differences during hot weather. The goal is to provide information that can help cities create better plans and policies to protect residents from the dangers of extreme heat.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project focuses on understanding health patterns in urban populations, particularly children (0-21) and individuals with chronic diseases, who are most susceptible to extreme heat.
Not a fit: Patients seeking direct medical treatment or intervention for an existing condition would not directly benefit from this population-level research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new urban policies and practices that better protect vulnerable city residents from the health risks of extreme heat.
How similar studies have performed: While the general impact of heat is known, this project uses a novel approach to systematically examine intra-urban disparities across multiple cities, which has not been widely done before.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Drexel University — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bilal, Usama — Drexel University
- Study coordinator: Bilal, Usama
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.