Impact
Impact of NIH Research
NIH is the leading supporter of biomedical research in the world.
This research has had a major positive impact on nearly all of
our lives by improving human health, fueling the U.S. economy,
and creating jobs in our communities.
Due in large measure to NIH research, a baby born in the United
States today can expect to live to nearly age 79—about three
decades longer than one born in 1900. Not only
are we living longer, but our quality of life is improving. Over
the last quarter century, the proportion of older people with chronic
disabilities has dropped by nearly one-third.
NIH also drives job creation and economic growth. NIH research funding directly supports hundreds of thousands of American jobs and serves as a foundation for the medical innovation sector, which employs 1 million U.S. citizens.
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