A new study from SPHR researchers at LiLaC (University of Liverpool) shows that decreasing local government funding over recent years probably contributed to declines in life expectancy in some areas of England, which was stalling even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
British children are consuming ‘exceptionally high’ proportions of ultra-processed foods, increasing their risk of obesity and damaging their health. These are the findings of an SPHR funded study led by researchers at Imperial College London using data from thousands of children in England over a number of years, which looked at the health impact of consuming ultra-processed foods (UPFs) – food and drink heavily processed during their making, such as frozen pizzas, fizzy drinks, mass-produced packaged bread and some ready meals.
The National Food Strategy published today calls on the Government to commit to a historic package of reforms to build a better food system for a healthier nation.
New report shows young people’s mental health improved during lockdown
An overview of the newly published report, 'Young People's Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic'.
How is COVID-19 affecting children in the North of England?
A recent report highlights the negative impact of the pandemic on children in the North of England.
What happens to our mental health during a public health crisis?
The Public mental health programme and the McPin Foundation have launched Covid Life to document the impact of COVID-19 on people’s mental health.
We have created an animation to showcase our PhD students, Fellows and ResNet and highlight training and development opportunities in the School.
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Established in April 2012, the NIHR School for Public Health Research (SPHR) is a partnership between eight leading centres of academic public health research excellence across England. The School aims to build the evidence base for effective public health practice by bringing together England’s leading public health research expertise in one virtual organisation.
