While other studies have looked at cardiovascular health over time, and at the health of baby boomers, this study is the first to focus on lung health among U.S. millennials, in this case people ages 25 to 35.
Northwestern University and the American Lung Association are leading a study that aims to enlist 4,000 millennials to better understand why some people develop lung problems.
Northwestern and the American Lung Association are working with other institutions nationwide on the study, which will observe the lung health of millennials — in this case, people ages 25 to 35 — over the course of years.Other studies have looked at cardiovascular health over time, and at the health of baby boomers, but this study will focus on lung health among U.S. millennials, said principal study investigator Dr.
The study is funded with a $26 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute for an initial five years, but Kalhan is optimistic the study will get additional funding to continue following people much longer.One of those participants is Lindy Olive, a 28-year-old Northwestern research coordinator. Olive grew up in rural Alabama, and in 2019 she worked at a factory where she was exposed to vinyl tile dust, and she developed a cough and chest pain.
The study might help shed light on possible long-term respiratory consequences for people who get COVID-19, Kalhan said.
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