Understanding how neighborhood environments and childhood experiences affect obesity in children
A Novel Approach to Disentangling the Relationship Between Neighborhood Environment, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Childhood Obesity
This study looks at how things like where kids live, tough experiences they might have growing up, and their weight are all connected, focusing on children aged 0-11, to find ways to help prevent obesity in kids who need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10875579 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the complex relationship between neighborhood environments, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and childhood obesity in American children aged 0-11. It aims to identify how factors such as access to healthcare and crime rates in neighborhoods contribute to both ACEs and obesity. By examining these interconnections, the research seeks to inform targeted interventions and policies that can help reduce obesity rates among vulnerable populations. The study employs a multi-level approach to analyze data from various sources to better understand these dynamics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and live in neighborhoods with high obesity rates.
Not a fit: Patients who are outside the age range of 0-11 or do not have any adverse childhood experiences may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective interventions and policies aimed at reducing childhood obesity, particularly in at-risk populations.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in exploring the links between environmental factors and childhood obesity, but this specific approach focusing on ACEs is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Temple Univ of the Commonwealth — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schroeder, Krista — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Schroeder, Krista
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.