A5039538581- Health disparities and outcomes
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Global Health Care Issues
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Intergenerational and Educational Inequality Studies
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research
- Social Policy and Reform Studies
- Global Maternal and Child Health
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
2025
Lancaster University
2022-2024
Newcastle University
2013-2022
Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
2022
IZA - Institute of Labor Economics
2022
University of Newcastle Australia
2022
The University of Melbourne
2022
Occupational Cancer Research Centre
2021
University of Toronto
2021
Queen's University
2021
Reported associations between preparing and eating home cooked food, both diet health, are inconsistent. Most previous research has focused on preparing, rather than eating, food; used small, non-population based samples; studied markers of nutrient intake, overall quality or health. We aimed to assess whether frequency consuming meals was cross-sectionally associated with cardio-metabolic baseline data from a United Kingdom population-based cohort study adults aged 29 64 years (n = 11,396)....
Since 2010, large reductions in funding for local government services have been introduced England. These potentially led to reduced provision of health-promoting public services. We aimed investigate whether areas that showed a greater decline also had more adverse trends life expectancy and premature mortality.In this longitudinal ecological study, we linked annual data from the Ministry Housing, Communities, Local Government on revenue expenditure financing 147 upper-tier authorities...
Preventing deterioration of oral health in older age can be crucial for survival. We aimed to examine associations problems with all-cause, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and respiratory mortality people. used cohort data from the British Regional Health Study (BRHS) (N = 2147, 71-92 years), Health, Aging Body Composition (HABC) (USA) 3075, 71-80 years). Follow-up was 9 years 15 (HABC Study). Oral comprised tooth loss, periodontal disease, dry mouth, self-rated health. Cox regression...
Abstract Objective To identify sociodemographic characteristics associated with frequency of consuming home-cooked meals and from out-of-home sources. Design Cross-sectional analysis a population-based cohort study. Frequency meals, ready takeaways out were derived participant questionnaire. Sociodemographic regarding sex, age, ethnicity, working overtime socio-economic status (SES; measured by household income, educational attainment, occupational employment status) self-reported....
Food-related choices have an important impact on health. Food preparation methods may be linked to diet and health benefits. However, the factors influencing people's food choices, how they are shaped by experiences, still not fully understood. We aimed study home practices, experiences perceptions amongst adults in North East England. A matrix was used purposively sample participants with diverse socio-demographic characteristics. Participants developed photographic diaries that were as...
Background and objectives Minimal change disease is an important cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults. Corticosteroids are first-line therapy for minimal disease, but a prolonged course treatment often required relapse rates high. Patients with therefore exposed to high cumulative corticosteroid doses at risk associated adverse effects. This study investigated whether tacrolimus monotherapy without corticosteroids would be effective the de novo disease. Design, setting, participants, &...
The environment in which we live impacts on our health. food available to us is likely influence what eat and subsequently weight. use of planning policy can be one way for both local national government help shape a healthy environment. In England there are three main types used promote environment: 1) restricting new fast-food outlets near schools; 2) if the density existing has surpassed certain threshold all retail outlets, 3) childhood obesity rates above threshold. 2015, Gateshead...
We estimated socioeconomic factors associated with food insecurity during the first year of Covid pandemic in UK and explored potential mechanisms explaining these associations.
There is a growing interest in individual time and risk preferences. Little known about how these preferences are formed. It hypothesised that parents may transmit their to offspring. This paper examines the correlation offspring parental using data from an annual household survey Australia (the HILDA survey). Both examined we explored whether varies across distribution of four parent–child dyads (mother/daughter, mother/son, father/daughter, father/son). The results show there significant...
The English health inequalities strategy (1999-2010) aimed to reduce between the most deprived local authorities and rest of England. multifaceted included increased investment in healthcare, early years, education neighbourhood renewal. objective this study was investigate whether associated with a reduction geographical infant mortality rate (IMR).We used segmented regression analysis measure IMR England before, during after period.Before implemented (1983-1998), absolute at 0.034 annually...
Scalable weight loss maintenance (WLM) interventions for adults with obesity are lacking but vital the health and economic benefits of to be fully realised. We examined effectiveness cost-effectiveness a low-intensity technology-mediated behavioural intervention support WLM in after clinically significant (≥5%) compared standard lifestyle advice.The NULevel trial was an open-label randomised controlled superiority 288 recruited April 2014 May 2015 ≥5% within previous 12 months, from...
We aimed to investigate the associations of poor oral health cross-sectionally with diet quality and intake in older people. also examined whether change is associated problems. Data from British Regional Heart Study (BRHS) comprising males aged 71-92 years Health, Aging Body Composition (HABC) American females 71-80 were used. Dental data included tooth loss, periodontal disease, dry mouth self-rated health. Dietary (based on Elderly Index Healthy Eating Score (HABC Study)) several...
Cooking at home is likely to be associated with benefits diet and health. However, the nuanced perceptions practices linked different types of cooking are not yet fully understood. This research aimed explore specific concept ‘home cooking’, using qualitative from UK US. Data two previously completed studies exploring were combined a new secondary analysis was undertaken Framework Method. in first study drawn participants North East who interviewed. second Baltimore, US, took part focus...
Abstract Background Currently there is no published data on the inclusion of breastfeeding education within UK medical school curriculum. This study aims to address this knowledge gap and explore students’ perceptions their readiness support breastfeeding. Methods An online survey was used collect from 32 undergraduate schools students. All students in final two years at 30 universities offering a 5- or 6-year medicine course, were eligible. Results Curriculum obtained 26 (81%) institutions....
Abstract Species spread in a new environment is often associated with founders’ effect, and reduced effective population size genetic diversity. However, diversity does not necessarily translate to low establishment potential. Paracoccus marginatus Williams Granara de Willink polyphagous pest that has invaded 4 continents around 34 years. It was first detected the Northern Territory, Australia July 2023. Following this, we collected 45 specimens from 20 suburbs across 3 regions. Using...
Abstract Introduction In conjunction with Roche, an 18-month project was proposed to facilitate a more holistic approach in managing this patient cohort post-diagnosis and turn improve outcomes, reduce length of stay experience. Method The aim the design MDT, ensure there is sufficient clinician capacity for implementation as well develop accompanying pathways. all patients diagnosis Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma over age 65. Whilst meeting these criteria would potentially be eligible reviewed by...
Background: Community‐based singing services can offer beneficial post‐diagnostic support for people living with dementia and their carers. However, despite the benefits, many carers encounter barriers when trying to access engage such groups. This study examined facilitators engagement a community group. Methods: Semi‐structured interviews were conducted dementia, carers, session leaders volunteers who attended or involved service named “Lyrics Lunch.” The focused on accessibility of...