Understanding the health impacts of new work conditions in California
California Labor Laboratory (CALL)
This study is looking at how different types of jobs, like part-time or temporary work, can affect the health of people who might be struggling, such as women, immigrants, and low-wage workers, in California, so we can find ways to help them stay healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10852798 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The California Labor Laboratory (CALL) aims to investigate how emerging work conditions, such as alternative work arrangements and contingent employment, affect the health of vulnerable populations. This research will focus on understanding the prevalence of these work arrangements and their connection to adverse health outcomes, particularly for groups like racial and ethnic minorities, women, immigrants, and low-wage workers. By identifying the mechanisms that lead to poor health in these populations, CALL seeks to develop strategies to mitigate these impacts and improve worker health. The research will be conducted in California, leveraging its diverse workforce and unique labor market dynamics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include vulnerable workers such as racial and ethnic minorities, women, immigrants, low-wage workers, and individuals with chronic diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who are in stable, traditional employment with no health concerns may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and better working conditions for vulnerable workers in California.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in addressing health impacts related to work conditions, making this approach both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yelin, Edward H — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Yelin, Edward H
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.