A5033358614- Health disparities and outcomes
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Physical Activity and Health
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Global Health Care Issues
- Noise Effects and Management
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Dutch Social and Cultural Studies
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Community Health and Development
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
Nederlandse Vereniging voor Heelkunde
2020
University of Amsterdam
2011-2019
Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam
2011-2017
Public Health Service of Amsterdam
2016
Geneeskundige en Gezondheidsdienst
2014-2015
National Institute for Public Health and the Environment
2004-2013
GGD Amsterdam
2006-2013
Northwestern University
2012
Centre for Health Technology and Services Research
2007
Erasmus University Rotterdam
2001-2006
Health literacy has been put forward as a potential mechanism explaining the well-documented relationship between education and health. However, little empirical research undertaken to explore this hypothesis. The present study aims whether health could be pathway by which level of affects status. was measured Activities Literacy Scale, using data from subsample 5,136 adults ages 25 65 years, gathered within context 2007 Dutch Adult Life Skills Survey. Linear regression analyses were used in...
This study describes educational differences in decreases leisure time physical activity among an adult, physically active population and additionally attempts to identify predictors of these from information on health status individual environmental factors.Prospective based study. Baseline measurement were carried out 1991 follow up 1997.South eastern part the Netherlands.The included 3793 subjects who participated up.Potential decreasing measured 1991. Logistic regression analyses for two...
Relatively little knowledge is available to date about health literacy among the general population in Europe. It important gain insights into competences population, as this might contribute more effective promotion and help clarify socio-economic disparities health. This paper part of European Health Literacy Survey (HLS-EU). aims add body theoretical by measuring perceived difficulties with information various domains health, looking at a number competences. The definition measure still...
People with higher socio-economic status (SES) are generally in better health. Less is known about when these health differences set during childhood and how they develop over time. The goal of this study was to prospectively the development Netherlands, investigate possible explanations for variation Data from Dutch Prevention Incidence Asthma Mite Allergy (PIAMA) birth cohort were used analyses. PIAMA followed 3,963 children their first eight years life. Common problems (i.e. eczema,...
It has been suggested that certain residents, such as those with a low socioeconomic status, the elderly, and women, may benefit more from presence of neighbourhood green space than others. We tested this hypothesis for age, gender, educational level, employment status in four European cities. Data were collected Barcelona (Spain; n = 1002), Kaunas (Lithuania; 989), Doetinchem (The Netherlands; 847), Stoke-on-Trent (UK; 933) part EU-funded PHENOTYPE project. Surveys used to measure mental...
<b>Study objective:</b> This paper describes and attempts to explain the association between occupational level of father high alcohol consumption among a cohort New Zealand adolescents from age 11 21. <b>Design:</b> Data were obtained longitudinal Dunedin multidisciplinary health development study. At each measurement wave, those who then belonged quartile that reported highest usual amount consumed on typical drinking occasion categorised as consumers. Potential predictors included...
Studies suggest that the neighbourhoods in which people live influence their health. The main objective of this study was to investigate associations neighbourhood-level income and unemployment/social security benefit on pregnancy outcomes: preterm delivery, small for gestational age (SGA), pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) miscarriage/perinatal death Amsterdam.A random sample 7883 from 82 Amsterdam. Individual-level data Amsterdam Born Children Development (ABCD) were linked factors....
To investigate associations between neighbourhood-level psychosocial stressors (i.e. experience of crime, nuisance from neighbours, drug misuse, youngsters frequently hanging around, rubbish on the streets, feeling unsafe and dissatisfaction with quality green space) self-rated health in Amsterdam, Netherlands.A random sample 2914 subjects aged > or = 18 years 75 neighbourhoods city Netherlands.Individual data Social State Amsterdam Survey 2004 were linked to attributes Living Security 2003....
Background Performance in primary school is a determinant of children's educational attainment and their socio-economic position health inequalities adulthood. We examined the relationship between five common childhood conditions (asthma symptoms, eczema, general health, frequent respiratory infections, overweight), related absence family status on performance. Methods used data from 1,865 children Dutch PIAMA birth cohort study. School performance was measured as teacher's assessment...
We propose using neighborhood characteristics as demand-related morbidity adjusters to improve prediction models such the risk equalization model.Since has no explicit 'place' in healthcare demand models, we have developed "Neighborhood and utilization model" show how neighborhoods matter utilization. Neighborhood may affect via (1) supply-side, (2) need, (3) for - irrespective of need. Three pathways are examined detail explain influence need: physiological, psychological behavioral...
To assess ethnic differences in the prevalence and management of hypertension among Turkish, Moroccan native Dutch groups Amsterdam, Netherlands.A cross-sectional survey.A random sample 1304 adults aged 18 years over. Of these, 39.2% were Dutch, 33.2% Turkish 27.6% Moroccan.The was lower (men 25.8% women 22.2%) 26.1% 19.6%) than individuals 48.8% 35.0%). Except for women, these persisted after adjustment age body mass index: odds ratios (95% confidence interval) being hypertensive 0.47...
Background: The more diseases one suffers from, the higher number of health care services attended. This study aims to examine role this association plays in socio-economic differences multiple utilization. Methods: population derived from Netherlands Health Interview Surveys (1990–1998) and was 25 years or older (N=53,339). Socio-economic position indicated by educational level. Comorbidity defined as concurrence conditions same person. Multiple utilization measured different contacted...
Evidence strongly suggests that the neighbourhood in which people live influences their health. Despite this, investigations of ethnic differences cardiovascular risk factors have focused mainly on individual-level characteristics. The main purpose this study was to investigate associations between neighbourhood-level environmental stressors (crime, housing density, nuisance from alcohol and drug misuse, quality green space social participation), blood pressure (BP) hypertension among...
Literature on the effect of community social capital health is inconsistent and could be related to differences in measures, outcomes, population groups locations studied. Therefore this study examines diversity associations between by investigating different diseases, populations locations.Mortality records individual data sex, age, marital status, ethnic origin place residence were available for 6 years (1995-2000). Neighbourhood data, i.e. capital, socio-economic level urbanicity, linked...