Award
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 1R21ES037897-01
Scorching Circumstances: The Role of Extreme Heat in Disability Among Older Workers in Heat Sensitive Jobs
Recipient
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Award Amount
$441,027.00
Ceiling
$441,027.00
Awarded
August 20, 2025
Identifier
1R21ES037897-01
Award for research on the impact of extreme heat on disability among older workers in heat-sensitive jobs, funded by NIEHS with a budget of $441,027.
Description
This project involves studying the impact of extreme heat on disability among older workers in heat-sensitive jobs, utilizing longitudinal survey data linked with heat and occupational data. It is funded by the NIEHS under award number 1R21ES037897-01, with a total budget of $441,027 for the fiscal year 2025. The project aims to inform public health strategies and future research at the intersection of heat, work, and health.