Understanding how older adults in Indian cities develop health issues after severe floods
Acquisition of disability and chronic morbidity by older Indians following extreme urban coastal flooding events
This project looks at how extreme urban floods in India affect the health and well-being of older adults, specifically focusing on new disabilities and chronic illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Maryland, College Park NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11193435 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We are exploring how older adults in low and middle-income countries, who often rely on their families, are impacted when their homes and communities are hit by severe flooding. This work uses information collected before and after major floods in Indian coastal cities like Mumbai and Chennai to see how these events changed people's health. We want to understand if these floods led to new disabilities or long-term health problems for individuals aged 50 and above. Our goal is to identify the social and economic factors, as well as changes in living situations, that might make older adults more vulnerable to health issues after a flood.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project focuses on data from older adults in India who experienced extreme urban coastal flooding events between 2005 and 2007.
Not a fit: Patients outside of the specific demographic and geographic scope of this historical data analysis would not directly benefit from this particular project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help communities and policymakers better prepare for and support older adults in urban areas affected by extreme weather events, potentially reducing the risk of disability and chronic illness.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of extreme flooding events and panel survey data is unique, other studies have shown links between natural disasters and long-term health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
College Park, United States
- Univ of Maryland, College Park — College Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rendall, Michael S. — Univ of Maryland, College Park
- Study coordinator: Rendall, Michael S.
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.