Tag: SAIL Databank

Research study explores the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of shielded children and children living in shielded households in Wales

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This study led by Public Health Wales was supported by the Centre for Population Health. The study was recently presented at the Public Health Science conference, and the conference abstract has been published in The Lancet. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a damaging effect on children’s mental health. Due to strict public health restrictions, shielded…

Born in Wales Study examines impact of COVID on birth outcomes in Wales

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The Born in Wales Study, led by researchers at the National Centre for Population Health & Wellbeing Research, looked at the impact of the Pandemic on birth outcomes and explored the experiences of expectant mothers. Researchers used data from SAIL Databank and performed a comparative study. The SAIL (Secure Anonymised Information Linkage) Databank routinely collects population and health data…

REDUCING DIRECT CONTACTS CAN HELP LOWER RISK OF COVID TRANSMISSION AND HELP KEEP SCHOOLS OPEN

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The more direct contacts primary school staff had with people outside their household, the greater the likelihood of Covid-19 cases in school and self-reported symptoms, such as colds. New research by Swansea University also found that when children from different classes mixed, for example at breakfast and extra-curricular clubs, there was no increased likelihood of Covid-19…

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