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View article: Left behind? A longitudinal ecological study of ‘regional deprivation amplification’ and life expectancy growth in in England (2004 to 2020)
Left behind? A longitudinal ecological study of ‘regional deprivation amplification’ and life expectancy growth in in England (2004 to 2020) Open
Geographical inequalities in health are substantial and increasing in many countries. In England, there is a life expectancy gap amongst the 20 % most deprived local authorities - between those in the northern regions and those in the rest…
View article: Oral Health and Incident Type 2 Diabetes: A Longitudinal Analysis from the British Regional Heart Study
Oral Health and Incident Type 2 Diabetes: A Longitudinal Analysis from the British Regional Heart Study Open
View article: Longitudinal association between nonstandard work schedule and depressive symptoms
Longitudinal association between nonstandard work schedule and depressive symptoms Open
Background Nonstandard work schedules (NSWSs) have been linked to increased risk of depression, but the evidence is mostly from cross-sectional studies and data on the risk distribution across various groups is lacking. We examined the imp…
View article: What works to reduce regional health inequalities? A case of East vs West Germany post reunification
What works to reduce regional health inequalities? A case of East vs West Germany post reunification Open
Regional inequalities in mortality are rising across the globe. The case of German reunification offers a unique opportunity to explore how such inequalities can be reduced, or even eliminated: following reunification, a long-standing life…
View article: Planning policies to restrict fast food and inequalities in child weight in England: a quasi‐experimental analysis
Planning policies to restrict fast food and inequalities in child weight in England: a quasi‐experimental analysis Open
Objective England has one of the highest childhood obesity rates in Europe. To promote a healthier food environment in 2015, Gateshead Council in North East England introduced planning guidelines effectively banning any new fast‐food outle…
View article: Closing the life expectancy gap: An ecological study of the factors associated with smaller regional health inequalities in post-reunification Germany
Closing the life expectancy gap: An ecological study of the factors associated with smaller regional health inequalities in post-reunification Germany Open
Regional health inequalities are rising globally. The case of German reunification offers a unique opportunity to explore how such inequalities can be reduced, or even eliminated: following reunification, a long-standing life expectancy ga…
View article: Association between individual level characteristics and take-up of a Minimum Income Guarantee for Pensioners: Panel Data Analysis using data from the British Household Panel survey 1999–2002
Association between individual level characteristics and take-up of a Minimum Income Guarantee for Pensioners: Panel Data Analysis using data from the British Household Panel survey 1999–2002 Open
A Minimum Income Guarantee (MIG) ensures people have a minimum amount of income for essentials such as healthy food, housing, health care, social and digital networks to support health and well-being. MIGs could be a useful tool to reduce …
View article: Association between Oral Health and Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Among Older British Men: A Longitudinal Analysis from the British Regional Heart Study
Association between Oral Health and Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Among Older British Men: A Longitudinal Analysis from the British Regional Heart Study Open
View article: The Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions and Changes to Takeaway Regulations in England on Consumers’ Intake and Methods of Accessing Out-of-Home Foods: A Longitudinal, Mixed-Methods Study
The Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions and Changes to Takeaway Regulations in England on Consumers’ Intake and Methods of Accessing Out-of-Home Foods: A Longitudinal, Mixed-Methods Study Open
Background: COVID-19 restrictions significantly impacted the operations of fast food and full-service retailers. Full-service retailers were permitted to operate as takeaway outlets without needing to seek formal changes in planning permis…
View article: Out-of-home food environment and the COVID-19 pandemic: an interrupted time-series analysis in England 2019–2021
Out-of-home food environment and the COVID-19 pandemic: an interrupted time-series analysis in England 2019–2021 Open
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK government introduced three waves of national lockdowns and other measures to limit the spread of the virus between 2020 and 2021. A key component of these national lockdowns required the out-of…
View article: Association between Individual Level Characteristics and Take-Up of a Minimum Income Guarantee for Pensioners: Panel Data Analysis Using Data from the British Household Panel Survey 1999-2002
Association between Individual Level Characteristics and Take-Up of a Minimum Income Guarantee for Pensioners: Panel Data Analysis Using Data from the British Household Panel Survey 1999-2002 Open
View article: Explaining the deprivation gap in COVID-19 mortality rates: A decomposition analysis of geographical inequalities in England
Explaining the deprivation gap in COVID-19 mortality rates: A decomposition analysis of geographical inequalities in England Open
One of the most consistent and worrying features of the COVID-19 pandemic globally has been the disproportionate burden of the epidemic in the most deprived areas. Most of the literature so far though has focused on estimating the extent o…
View article: Investigating the impact on mental wellbeing of an increase in pensions: A longitudinal analysis by area-level deprivation in England, 1998–2002
Investigating the impact on mental wellbeing of an increase in pensions: A longitudinal analysis by area-level deprivation in England, 1998–2002 Open
In 1997 approximately two million people aged 60 years or over were living poverty in the UK. In 1999 the UK Government raised real pension incomes of low-income pensioners by around a third through the introduction of the Minimum Income G…
View article: Inequalities in the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic: an ecological study of inequalities in mortality in the first wave and the effects of the first national lockdown in England
Inequalities in the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic: an ecological study of inequalities in mortality in the first wave and the effects of the first national lockdown in England Open
Objectives To examine how ecological inequalities in COVID-19 mortality rates evolved in England, and whether the first national lockdown impacted them. This analysis aimed to provide evidence for important lessons to inform public health …
View article: No new fast-food outlets allowed! Evaluating the effect of planning policy on the local food environment in the North East of England
No new fast-food outlets allowed! Evaluating the effect of planning policy on the local food environment in the North East of England Open
View article: Socioeconomic risks of food insecurity during the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK: findings from the Understanding Society Covid Survey
Socioeconomic risks of food insecurity during the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK: findings from the Understanding Society Covid Survey Open
Background We estimated socioeconomic factors associated with food insecurity during the first year of the Covid pandemic in the UK and explored potential mechanisms explaining these associations. Methods Data were from the April, July, an…
View article: No new fast-food outlets allowed! The effect of local area planning policy on the healthiness of the local food environment
No new fast-food outlets allowed! The effect of local area planning policy on the healthiness of the local food environment Open
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View article: Does Using Planning Policy to Restrict Fast Food Outlets Reduce Inequalities in Childhood Overweight and Obesity?
Does Using Planning Policy to Restrict Fast Food Outlets Reduce Inequalities in Childhood Overweight and Obesity? Open
View article: The Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Screening and Brief Alcohol Intervention to Reduce Alcohol Consumption in Young People in the High School Setting: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial (SIPS JR-HIGH)
The Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Screening and Brief Alcohol Intervention to Reduce Alcohol Consumption in Young People in the High School Setting: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial (SIPS JR-HIGH) Open
Aims: To evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of alcohol screening and brief intervention for adolescents delivered within the school setting. Method: Multi-centre, pragmatic, prospective randomised controlled trial conducted …
View article: The effects of the first national lockdown in England on geographical inequalities in the evolution of COVID-19 case rates: An ecological study
The effects of the first national lockdown in England on geographical inequalities in the evolution of COVID-19 case rates: An ecological study Open
Background Socio-economic inequalities in COVID-19 case rates have been noted worldwide. Previous studieshave compared case rates over set phases. There has been no analysis of how inequalities in cases changed overtime and were shaped by …
View article: Estimating the direct and indirect risks of becoming food insecure during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional analysis using UK cohort data
Estimating the direct and indirect risks of becoming food insecure during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional analysis using UK cohort data Open
View article: Geographical inequalities in the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic: An ecological study of inequalities in mortality in the first wave and the effects of the first national lockdown in England
Geographical inequalities in the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic: An ecological study of inequalities in mortality in the first wave and the effects of the first national lockdown in England Open
Objectives This is the first study to examine how geographical inequalities in COVID-19 mortality rates evolved in England, and whether the first national lockdown modified them. This analysis provides important lessons to inform public he…
View article: P20 Evaluating the impact of planning guidance on the food environment, health outcomes, and inequalities: a quasi-experimental analysis using longitudinal data for a local authority in the North East of England
P20 Evaluating the impact of planning guidance on the food environment, health outcomes, and inequalities: a quasi-experimental analysis using longitudinal data for a local authority in the North East of England Open
Background In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the government has prioritised reducing obesity rates. Many local authorities have employed planning guidance to manage the local food environment and promote a healthy environment. There is a …
View article: OP59 Investigating geographical inequalities in low-income pensioners’ mental wellbeing after an increase in pension payments: longitudinal analysis in England, 1998–2002
OP59 Investigating geographical inequalities in low-income pensioners’ mental wellbeing after an increase in pension payments: longitudinal analysis in England, 1998–2002 Open
Background In 1997 approximately two million people aged 60 years or over were experiencing poverty in the UK. As part of a broader programme of action to combat pensioner poverty, the UK Government raised real pension incomes of low-incom…
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OP61 Abstract withdrawn Open
Background The interplay between social connections, leisure engagement and health is well investigated, highlighting how social connections and leisure engagement affect health outcomes; and reciprocally, how these health factors predict …
View article: ‘Joining the Dots’: Individual, Sociocultural and Environmental Links between Alcohol Consumption, Dietary Intake and Body Weight—A Narrative Review
‘Joining the Dots’: Individual, Sociocultural and Environmental Links between Alcohol Consumption, Dietary Intake and Body Weight—A Narrative Review Open
Alcohol is energy-dense, elicits weak satiety responses relative to solid food, inhibits dietary fat oxidation, and may stimulate food intake. It has, therefore, been proposed as a contributor to weight gain and obesity. The aim of this na…
View article: The impact of school exclusion zone planning guidance on the number and type of food outlets in an English local authority: A longitudinal analysis
The impact of school exclusion zone planning guidance on the number and type of food outlets in an English local authority: A longitudinal analysis Open
The use of planning policy to manage and create a healthy food environment has become a popular policy tool for local governments in England. To date there has been no evaluation of their short-term impact on the built environment. We asse…
View article: Aspects of economic costs and evaluation of health surveillance systems after a radiation accident with a focus on an ultrasound thyroid screening programme for children
Aspects of economic costs and evaluation of health surveillance systems after a radiation accident with a focus on an ultrasound thyroid screening programme for children Open
Health surveillance initiatives targeted at populations evacuated from, and residing in, areas affected by radiation contamination were implemented by international institutions as well as national and local governments after the nuclear a…
View article: Associations of poor oral health with frailty and physical functioning in the oldest old: results from two studies in England and Japan
Associations of poor oral health with frailty and physical functioning in the oldest old: results from two studies in England and Japan Open
View article: Effects of social security policy reforms on mental health and inequalities: A systematic review of observational studies in high-income countries
Effects of social security policy reforms on mental health and inequalities: A systematic review of observational studies in high-income countries Open