Using data science to improve children's health in Sub-Saharan Africa
Leveraging Data Science Applications to Improve Children's Environmental Health in Sub-Saharan Africa (DICE)
This study is looking at how air pollution affects children's health in Sub-Saharan Africa, especially in places like Uganda and Ghana, and it aims to find ways to protect kids by understanding the role of things like green spaces and nutrition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Cape Coast NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cape Coast, Ghana) |
| Project ID | NIH-10928253 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how environmental factors, particularly air pollution, affect children's health in Sub-Saharan Africa. By utilizing advanced data science techniques, the project aims to map the impact of PM2.5 exposure on children's health and identify factors that may influence this relationship, such as neighborhood greenery and nutrition. The research will involve collecting and analyzing data from various sources, including land use regression models and ground monitoring in Uganda and Ghana. The ultimate goal is to generate insights that can help mitigate health risks associated with poor environmental conditions for children in these regions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children living in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly those exposed to high levels of air pollution.
Not a fit: Patients who do not live in Sub-Saharan Africa or are not affected by environmental health issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children by informing policies and interventions aimed at reducing environmental health risks.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that data science approaches can effectively identify environmental health risks, suggesting potential for success in this novel application.
Where this research is happening
Cape Coast, Ghana
- University of Cape Coast — Cape Coast, Ghana (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Amegah, Adeladza Kofi — University of Cape Coast
- Study coordinator: Amegah, Adeladza Kofi
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.