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View article: Cumulative residential greenness and childhood body mass index
Cumulative residential greenness and childhood body mass index Open
Background: Childhood obesity is a complex and multifaceted public health issue. Several studies have found that children living in greener neighborhoods have a lower body mass index (BMI); however, evidence on longitudinal exposure remain…
View article: Maternal Heat Exposure and Birth Outcomes: Insights from Administrative Data in Wales
Maternal Heat Exposure and Birth Outcomes: Insights from Administrative Data in Wales Open
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to examine associations between maternal heat exposure during pregnancy and birth outcomes. MethodsThis cross-sectional, retrospective study linked administrative data on all births in Wales during 2022 …
View article: What is the role of longitudinal exposure to residential greenness and greenspace on childhood body mass index?
What is the role of longitudinal exposure to residential greenness and greenspace on childhood body mass index? Open
ObjectivesThis study examines the association between residential greenness, access to green space, and childhood Body Mass Index (BMI) on a national population of children in Wales. Using linked environmental and national surveillance dat…
View article: Built environmental profiles and children’s body mass index: A national data linkage study in Wales
Built environmental profiles and children’s body mass index: A national data linkage study in Wales Open
ObjectivesThis study aimed to identify environmental profiles of households with children across Wales and to examine the association between environmental characteristics and children’s weight status at ages 4 and 5. MethodsGeographic Inf…
View article: Cohort profile: The SAIL long-term conditions e-cohort (SLTC cohort) investigating area-level changes in healthcare resource use in Wales
Cohort profile: The SAIL long-term conditions e-cohort (SLTC cohort) investigating area-level changes in healthcare resource use in Wales Open
IntroductionThe prioritisation of acute cases of coronavirus during the pandemic caused significant disruption to non-urgent healthcare services, creating a backlog of undiagnosed and untreated individuals with long-term conditions. Previo…
View article: Ambient air pollution and birth outcomes: a scoping review to investigate the mediating and moderating variables—protocol
Ambient air pollution and birth outcomes: a scoping review to investigate the mediating and moderating variables—protocol Open
Introduction Pregnant women and their babies are a highly vulnerable population to health effects from air pollution. This scoping review aims to understand the extent and type of evidence concerning the mediating and moderating factors be…
View article: Understanding the interactions that children and young people have with their natural and built environments: A survey to identify targets for active travel behaviour change in Wales
Understanding the interactions that children and young people have with their natural and built environments: A survey to identify targets for active travel behaviour change in Wales Open
Active travel offers many societal benefits, including improving people’s mental and physical health and minimising our impacts on the environment. Increasing active travel is particularly important amongst children and young people (CYP),…
View article: Residential mobility amongst children and young people in Wales: A longitudinal study using linked administrative records
Residential mobility amongst children and young people in Wales: A longitudinal study using linked administrative records Open
BackgroundChild poverty remains a major global concern and a child's experience of deprivation is heavily shaped by where they live and the stability of their local neighbourhood. This study examines frequencies and patterns of residential…
View article: Linking for Impact: Enhancing Linked Data Infrastructure to Meet Clinical Trials Sector Needs
Linking for Impact: Enhancing Linked Data Infrastructure to Meet Clinical Trials Sector Needs Open
BackgroundAustralia possesses valuable population health data, yet its potential for advancing medical product development remains largely untapped. Transformative growth in the use of linked data in clinical trials will support Australia’…
View article: Maternal And preGnancy hEalth duriNg elevaTed heAt – MAGENTA: Novel data linkages and methods to understand the impacts of climate change on deprived communities in Wales and London.
Maternal And preGnancy hEalth duriNg elevaTed heAt – MAGENTA: Novel data linkages and methods to understand the impacts of climate change on deprived communities in Wales and London. Open
Background and ObjectivesThe health impacts from changing climate, including increasing frequency, severity, and duration of heat are projected to worsen. The MAGENTA study will explore the impact of heat on pregnancy-related outcomes for …
View article: Investigating associations between the natural environment and COVID-19
Investigating associations between the natural environment and COVID-19 Open
BackgroundThe natural environment offers a plethora of health benefits and may mitigate the risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2. However, they are also sites where interpersonal contact is frequent, amplifying the risk of transmission. Previous…
View article: Spatial variation of healthcare resource use in Wales following the COVID-19 pandemic
Spatial variation of healthcare resource use in Wales following the COVID-19 pandemic Open
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruption to healthcare services and changed patterns of healthcare resource utilisation in Wales, but the geographic variation of this disruption is not known. Objective/Approach We aime…
View article: Children and young people’s body mass index measures derived from routine data sources: A national data linkage study in Wales
Children and young people’s body mass index measures derived from routine data sources: A national data linkage study in Wales Open
Background Routine monitoring of Body Mass Index (BMI) in general practice, and via national surveillance programmes, is essential for the identification, prevention, and management of unhealthy childhood weight. We examined and compared t…
View article: The use of Enhanced Vegetation Index for assessing access to different types of green space in epidemiological studies
The use of Enhanced Vegetation Index for assessing access to different types of green space in epidemiological studies Open
Background Exposure to green space can protect against poor health through a variety of mechanisms. However, there is heterogeneity in methodological approaches to exposure assessments which makes creating effective policy recommendations …
View article: A cross-sectional analysis of biodiversity, publicly accessible green space and mental well-being in Wales using routinely collected data
A cross-sectional analysis of biodiversity, publicly accessible green space and mental well-being in Wales using routinely collected data Open
There is a lack of studies investigating the effects of green space and biodiversity on mental well-being, across a large study area. Generally, exposure to natural environments promotes better physical health, mental health and well-being…
View article: Impact of individual, household, and area characteristics on health and social care outcomes for people with multimorbidity: Protocol for a multilevel analysis
Impact of individual, household, and area characteristics on health and social care outcomes for people with multimorbidity: Protocol for a multilevel analysis Open
Background Multimorbidity is one of the greatest challenges facing health and social care systems globally. It is associated with high rates of health service use, adverse healthcare events, and premature death. Despite its importance, lit…
View article: Green–blue space exposure changes and impact on individual-level well-being and mental health: a population-wide dynamic longitudinal panel study with linked survey data
Green–blue space exposure changes and impact on individual-level well-being and mental health: a population-wide dynamic longitudinal panel study with linked survey data Open
Background Cross-sectional evidence suggests that living near green and blue spaces benefits mental health; longitudinal evidence is limited. Objectives To quantify the impact of changes in green and blue spaces on common mental health dis…
View article: Ambient greenness, access to local green spaces, and subsequent mental health: a 10-year longitudinal dynamic panel study of 2·3 million adults in Wales
Ambient greenness, access to local green spaces, and subsequent mental health: a 10-year longitudinal dynamic panel study of 2·3 million adults in Wales Open
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View article: Active travel to schools in Wales
Active travel to schools in Wales Open
ObjectivesActive travel to school (ATS), such as walking and cycling, not only reduces carbon emissions and air pollution but also contributes to a myriad of health benefits. Understanding the ‘potential’ for ATS across Wales is poorly und…
View article: How does the environment in and around the home impact social care and health outcomes for older people?
How does the environment in and around the home impact social care and health outcomes for older people? Open
Reducing the burden of falls and fall-related admissions to hospital and care homes is an important policy area. Falls cause significant injury leading to a reduced quality of life. We wanted to know if the environment around people’s home…
View article: Impact of data source choice on multimorbidity measurement: a comparison study of 2.3 million individuals in the Welsh National Health Service
Impact of data source choice on multimorbidity measurement: a comparison study of 2.3 million individuals in the Welsh National Health Service Open
Background Measurement of multimorbidity in research is variable, including the choice of the data source used to ascertain conditions. We compared the estimated prevalence of multimorbidity and associations with mortality using different …
View article: Visiting nature is associated with lower socioeconomic inequalities in well-being in Wales
Visiting nature is associated with lower socioeconomic inequalities in well-being in Wales Open
Natural environments can promote well-being through multiple mechanisms. Many studies have investigated relationships between residential green/blue space (GBS) and well-being, fewer explore relationships with actual use of GBS. We used a …
View article: 42 Elucidating an Association Between Air Pollution and Mental Health
42 Elucidating an Association Between Air Pollution and Mental Health Open
Air pollution (AP) is a significant environmental risk to human health. Historically, the impact of AP exposure has focused upon the physical health effects, yet the implications of AP on mental health have received limited attention. Desp…
View article: Built Environments And Child Health in WalEs and AuStralia (BEACHES): a study protocol
Built Environments And Child Health in WalEs and AuStralia (BEACHES): a study protocol Open
Introduction Childhood obesity and physical inactivity are two of the most significant modifiable risk factors for the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Yet, a third of children in Wales and Australia are overweight or obese,…
View article: Associations between household garden size and childhood obesity in Wales, UK.
Associations between household garden size and childhood obesity in Wales, UK. Open
ObjectivesPhysical inactivity directly contributes to the global issue of obesity. Small-scale garden-based interventions have positively impacted on children’s physical activity levels. However, no studies have objectively measured househ…
View article: Associations between viewable greenspace and adolescent wellbeing in Wales.
Associations between viewable greenspace and adolescent wellbeing in Wales. Open
ObjectivesMental wellbeing can deteriorate throughout adolescence; females and children from low-income families more likely to experience mental health conditions. Views of greenspace from home positively impact cognition, but links with …
View article: Multi-sectoral data linkages to explore associations between the built environment and BMI.
Multi-sectoral data linkages to explore associations between the built environment and BMI. Open
ObjectivesIn Wales almost a quarter of adults and 1 in 8 reception age children are obese. Linked data is a key tool to understanding the role of the built environment on obesity rates and is an important part of developing strategies to c…