A5068137749- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Wine Industry and Tourism
University of Edinburgh
2021-2023
Glasgow Centre for Population Health
2023
University of Glasgow
2021-2022
MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit
2021-2022
Abstract Systems thinking can reveal surprising, counterintuitive or unintended reactions to population health interventions (PHIs), yet this lens has rarely been applied sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxation. Using a systematic scoping review approach, we identified 329 papers concerning SSB taxation, of which 45 considered influences and impacts taxation jointly, involving methodological approaches that may prove promising for operationalizing systems informed approach PHI evaluation....
Exposure to advertising of food and beverages high in fat sugar salt (HFSS) is considered a factor the development childhood obesity. This paper uses framing analysis examine strategic discursive practices employed by non-industry industry responders Committee Advertising Practice's consultation responses (n = 86) on UK regulation non-broadcast foods soft drinks children. Our demonstrates engaged moral battle centred whose rights were deemed as being greatest importance protect: children or...
Abstract Despite evidence that dietary population health interventions are effective and widely accepted, they remain the topic of intense debate centring on appropriate role state. This review sought to identify how state in intervening individuals’ food practices is conceptualized across a wide range literatures. We searched 10 databases 4 journals for texts debated designed affect health-affecting practices. Two co-authors independently screened these eligibility relative inclusion...
Examinations of corporate power have demonstrated the practices and activities Unhealthy Commodity Industries (UCIs) employ to exert their influence on public health policy. The High in Fat Sugar Salt (HFSS) product industry exploited online environment market products young people. Regulating UCIs’ marketing can limit those industries is argued be one most appropriate policy responses such marketing. However, there minimal consideration how stakeholders view regulation advertising HFSS This...
Abstract Background The aim of this study was to critically analyse information concerning the relationship between alcohol and food consumption provided via industry (AI) funded non-AI-funded health-oriented websites, determine role it plays within space, how serves interests disseminating organisations. Methods Information on as a harm reduction measure while drinking extracted from 15 AI websites AI-funded corporate social responsibility (CSR) As comparison group, health were also...
Health inequalities researchers have long advocated for governments to adopt policy instruments that address structural determinants of health rather than targeting individual behaviours. The assumption behind this position is such might challenge a core neoliberal principle individualism embedded in the prevailing paradigm. We critique by highlighting discursive construction instruments, and their effects. Using UK’s Tackling Obesity as case study, we demonstrate how designed target (such...
Abstract Background Unhealthy diets are a leading contributor to obesity, disability and death worldwide. One factor cited as contributing rises in obesity rates is the pervasive ubiquitous marketing of unhealthy foods beverages (F&Bs) across variety mediums, such sport sponsorship at both professional amateur levels. Despite increased academic attention on detrimental impacts within obesogenic environment, this has not been matched by legislative action. explanation may be way that...
Abstract Background : The aim of this study was to critically analyse information concerning the relationship between alcohol and food consumption provided via industry (AI) funded non-AI-funded health-oriented websites, determine role it plays within space, how serves interests disseminating organisations. Methods: Information on as a harm reduction measure while drinking extracted from websites 15 AI-funded corporate social responsibility (CSR) As comparison group, health were also...
Abstract Background Examinations of corporate power demonstrate how Unhealthy Commodity Industries (UCIs) exert influence on the public and policymakers. For example, High in Fat Sugar Salt (HFSS) product industry exploit online environments to market their products young people as a form discursive power, regulating this marketing can limit those industries is recognised an important policy response. Here we address gap consideration stakeholders' views regulation advertising HFSS power....