COVID-19 is associated with increased risks of post-viral illness, fatigue, embolism, depression, anxiety and respiratory conditions, according to new research led by Swansea University. As the pandemic continues, there are growing concerns around the long-term symptoms experienced by people who have had COVID-19. However, there is little research into long-term COVID and its impact on…
They may be seen as the ones least vulnerable to transmission and the negative health impacts of Covid-19, but pandemic restrictions disrupted young people’s education, physical activity and opportunities to socialise. How greatly their wellbeing was impacted was influenced by gender, ethnicity and deprivation, according to new research which surveyed young people’s experiences. Information was…
By Bethan Lewis BBC Wales education and family correspondent Disadvantaged pupils in Wales ate less fruit and vegetables, did less exercise and had more takeaways during lockdown school closures, research has found. Most pupils stayed home from March to June 2020 and again at the start of 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Academics…
Researchers at Swansea University are calling on headteachers and senior leadership staff to complete a survey about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Supported by the Centre for Population Health, and the National Academy for Educational Leadership Wales, the survey findings will help researchers provide evidence-based insights into the challenges and impacts of COVID-19 on…
Dr Alisha Davies, Deputy Director at the National Centre for Population Health and Wellbeing Research, has been awarded an honorary Professorship by the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Swansea University for her work in population health. Alisha is a Consultant in Public Health and Head of Research and Evaluation in the Knowledge Directorate in Public Health Wales….
This year’s Annual report once again provided us with the chance to highlight our research undertaken in our work packages and our extended activities across the Centre between April 2019 and March 2020. Showcasing achievements The report showcases our key achievement in gaining over 8 million of funding to population health research in Wales. Collaboration…