A5066323081- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
University College London
2016-2025
University of Sheffield
2023
John Wiley & Sons (United States)
2023
Hudson Institute
2023
UCL Australia
2014-2015
University Hospital Leipzig
2001
Health behaviors are a key determinant of health and well-being that influenced by the nature social environment. This study examined associations between relationships health-related among nationally representative sample older people. We analyzed data from three waves (1999–2004) US National Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Participants were 4,014 Americans aged 60 over. Log-binomial regression models estimated prevalence ratios (PR) for each following behaviors: alcohol use,...
In the last two decades, there has been increasing application of concept social capital in various fields public health, including oral health. However, is a contested with debates on its definition, measurement, and application. This study provides an overview capital, highlights pathways linking to discusses potential implication this for health policy. An extensive diverse international literature examined relationship between range general outcomes across life course. A more limited but...
Loneliness is a serious concern in aging populations. The key risk factors include poor health, depression, material circumstances, and low social participation support. Oral disease tooth loss have significant negative impact on the quality of life well-being older adults. However, there lack studies relating oral health to loneliness. This study investigated association between health-related (through use daily performances-OIDP-measure) loneliness amongst adults living England. Data from...
Social participation prevents social isolation and loneliness among older adults while having numerous positive effects on their health well-being in rapidly aging societies. We aimed to estimate the effect of retaining more natural teeth Japan. The analysis used longitudinal data from 24,872 participants Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (2010, 2013, 2016). employed a modified treatment policy approach determine several hypothetical scenarios (preventive tooth loss scenarios) frequent...
A theoretically informed process evaluation was undertaken in parallel to a study examining the feasibility of an oral health intervention based on existing guideline for care homes. The objectives were explore factors that influenced implementation order understand potential pathway impact. research team initially utilised Pfadenhauer et al.'s framework, which focuses number different factors: characteristics, context, theory, process, strategy, agents, outcomes and setting. Nine...
Despite their prevalence and burdens, oral diseases are neglected in universal health coverage. In Japan, a 30% copayment (out of pocket) by the user 70% contribution Japan’s insurance (JUHI) required for dental medical services. From age 70 y, an additional 10% is offered JUHI (copayment, 20%; JUHI, 80%). This study aimed to investigate effect cost on service use among older adults under current system. A regression discontinuity quasi-experimental method was used causal discount policy...
Existing studies on multimorbidity have largely excluded oral diseases in prevalence estimates. The reason behind this is somewhat unclear, as chronic conditions are highly prevalent, affecting over half the global population. To address gap, we examined relationship between social disadvantage and multimorbidity, stratifying by inclusion exclusion of conditions. For participants aged 30 y ( n = 3,693), cross-sectional analysis was carried out using US National Health Nutrition Survey...
The aim of this study was to assess whether traumatic dental injuries (TDI) were socially graded among children and adolescents in England, Wales Northern Ireland, using nationally representative data from the Children's Dental Health Survey (CDHS) 2013.This cross-sectional used 2013 which conducted a sample schoolchildren Ireland. family socioeconomic position (SEP) measured through free school meal eligibility relative area deprivation Indices Multiple Deprivation. analytical included 6707...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy and safety transcutaneous bilirubinometry in preterm infants using new bilirubin analyser Bili Check ± . included 145 children (23–36 wk gestation). Capillary blood sampling for determination serum (BS) combined with measurement (BTc) every morning until sixth postnatal day related several clinical data (phototherapy (PT), infection signs, breathing disturbances, skin bleeding, etc.). Overall concentration ranged from 17 371 μmol/l, 21 325...
To assess longitudinal associations between screen-based media use (television (TV) and computer hours, having a TV in the bedroom) body fatness among UK children.Participants were 12 556 children from Millennium Cohort Study who followed age 7 to 11 years. Associations assessed following outcomes: mass index (BMI), fat (FMI), overweight.In fully adjusted models, bedroom at years was associated with significantly higher BMI FMI (excess for boys=0.29, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.06-0.52;...
Abstract Objectives Dental diseases are the most common chronic worldwide. Healthy teeth vital for quality of life, particularly diet and nutrition. However, little information exists to inform health policymakers about potentially long‐lasting influences early‐life conditions. The purpose this study was investigate relation between socioeconomic conditions number natural at age 50 above. Methods Analyses were conducted on cross‐sectional data from Survey Health, Ageing Retirement in Europe...
Background While inequalities in oral health are documented, little is known about the extent to which they attributable potentially modifiable factors. We examined role of behavioural and dental attendance pathways explaining among adults England, Wales Northern Ireland. Methods Using nationally representative data, we analysed self-rated number natural teeth. Highest educational attainment, equivalised household income occupational social class were used derive a latent socioeconomic...
Breastfeeding is an important public health issue worldwide. rates in the United Kingdom, particularly for exclusive breastfeeding, are low compared with other OECD countries, despite its wide-ranging benefits both mother and child. There evidence that deprivation structural social organisation of neighbourhoods associated adverse child outcomes. This study aimed to explore whether breastfeeding initiation, at least 3 months, any type 6 months were neighbourhood context measured by maternal...
Abstract Aim This study aimed to assess associations between dental caries and anthropometric measures among a sample of children aged 5‐9 years in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Methods A cross‐sectional observational was conducted 5‐ 9‐year‐old Data were collected from their parents attending the Dhaka Dental College Hospital three nearby primary schools. The outcome as follows: age sex adjusted height‐z‐scores ( HAZ ), weight‐z‐scores WAZ ) BMI‐z‐scores BAZ ). Multiple linear regressions used...
Abstract Background Evidence for interventions promoting oral health amongst care home residents is weak. The National Institute Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline NG48 aims to maintain improve the of residents. A co-design process that worked with staff understand how could be best implemented in practice has been undertaken refine a complex intervention. aim this study assess feasibility intervention inform future larger scale definitive trial. Methods This protocol pragmatic...
To examine the pathways between life course socioeconomic position (SEP) and general oral health, assessing role of two competing theories, social causation health selection, on a representative sample individuals aged 50 years over in England.