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This study is a collaborative piece of research involving researchers at NCPHWR and was led by World Health Organization Collaboration Centre and funded by Public Health Wales. Lead Author: Kathryn Ashton, World Health Organization Collaboration Centre on Investment for Health and Well-Being The Challenge Adverse childhood experiences (ACES) can have a negative impact on health...

Researchers: Dr Laura Elizabeth Cowley (Public Health Wales/National Centre for Population Health & Wellbeing Research) and Dr Andrew Adesman (Department of Pediatrics, Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center, New York/ Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY) In their publication, the researchers provide a commentary on the following research study:...

Michaela James, National Centre for Population Health & Wellbeing Research The Challenge Coronary heart disease currently affects more than 7 million people in the United Kingdom. Because of this, the physical activity of teenagers has become a public health concern. Public health guidelines recommend 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day. However, it is...

This research is an example of the Centre for Population Health’s collaborative approach to research. Lead author Joe Hollinghurst, Health Data Research UK (HDR UK).  Collaborators include HDRUK, Public Health Wales, Swansea University Medical School and the Centre for Population Health. The Challenge Older care home residents are a priority group to receive vaccinations for...

Ashrafunnesa Khanom, Lead author, Swansea University Medical School. The research was a collaboration between Swansea University Medical School, the Centre of Population Health, National Centre for Mental Health, Cardiff University, and Hywel Dda University Health Board. The challenge Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of mortality worldwide. Being inactive and following a sedentary lifestyle...

Prof Ernest Choy - Cardiff University School of Medicine The Challenge Fatigue is a significant problem for people with rheumatoid arthritis, including physical exhaustion and cognitive impairment (when a person has trouble remembering, concentrating, or making decisions) with impacts on lifestyle, roles, relationships and emotions. Fatigue is persistent and patients can feel unsupported with rheumatology...

Margiad Williams, Bangor University The Challenge Child behaviour problems are on the increase with one in five children affected by emotional and behavioural problems in the UK. Behaviour problems are the main reason for referral to child and adolescent mental health services. Longitudinal studies, which are studies that follow the same subjects repeatedly over a...

Margiad Williams, Bangor University The Challenge The prevalence and adverse effects associated with bullying are of global concern with approximately one in ten children worldwide reporting frequent bullying. Repeated exposure to bullying has long-term health, social, and emotional consequences for both victims and those carrying out the bullying. Victims are more likely to report internalising...

Dr Lisa Hurt – Cardiff University The Challenge Chronic kidney disease is a growing contributor to the global burden of chronic diseases.  Early diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease is important because it can reduce long-term kidney damage. Mild renal pelvis dilatation (RPD), seen in the foetus at the 18-20 week ultrasound scan, might be...

Jonathan Kennedy - Swansea University The Challenge A health check includes screening for conditions like diabetes, general health measures like cholesterol and blood pressure checks and medication reviews. Annual health checks were introduced in Wales in 2006 for all adults on the social services register with learning disability. However, it is known that not all...