Mapping Smoking Trends in Urban Arkansas
GrantID: 58528
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: October 30, 2026
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
Grant Overview
Mapping Smoking Trends Across Urban Arkansas
In urban Arkansas, smoking rates present a complex challenge, exacerbated by socio-economic factors that influence public health. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data indicate that approximately 20% of adults in urban areas of Arkansas smoke, significantly higher than the national average. Addressing these trends requires a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between smoking prevalence and socio-economic variables.
Grant Eligibility in Urban Arkansas
This grant is available to research institutions, public health organizations, and community groups focused on understanding smoking trends in urban areas. Eligible candidates must demonstrate the capability to conduct data-driven research and have access to local health data that can provide insights into smoking behaviors across different demographics.
Application Requirements and Data Collection Reality
To successfully apply for this grant, organizations need to present proposals that detail their methodologies for mapping smoking prevalence in urban settings. This includes utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to spatially analyze smoking rates in relation to socio-economic factors, transportation access, and healthcare availability. Candidates should outline their strategies for community engagement throughout the research process to ensure comprehensive data collection.
Assessing Fit for Arkansas's Urban Context
Research proposals must be tailored to reflect the unique socio-economic landscape of urban Arkansas. Applicants should focus on specific communities within cities, analyzing how local economic conditions affect smoking behaviors. Understanding neighborhood dynamics will be crucial in developing effective smoking cessation policies that address the root causes of high smoking rates.
Implementing Data-Driven Policies for Tobacco Control
The anticipated outcomes of this research grant will contribute to more effective smoking cessation policies in urban Arkansas. By identifying smoking trends and their correlation with socio-economic factors, this initiative aims to inform targeted interventions that can decrease smoking rates and improve public health outcomes. Ultimately, this grant supports the development of evidence-based approaches to tobacco control that directly address the needs of urban residents in Arkansas.
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