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Health inequalities and the class system

Whichever definition of social class we considered, we found that people with a more advantaged social position had: 1. better self-rated physical and mental health 2. lower levels of psychological distress 3. lower allostatic load. The strongest associations for self-rated and physical health were with the … See more

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Health and wellbeing

WEBHealth, exercise, sleep, mental wellbeing, nutrition, disability - Understanding Society collects information about participant's physical and mental …

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The health case for basic income

WEBHealth policy has often focused on improving healthy behaviour and increasing the efficiency of health services, but there is a lot of evidence now to show …

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Mental health: how living in the city and country compare

WEBSo, based on this measure, people living in the city may have better mental health overall. But while urban life may offer more opportunities for active travel …

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Moving back in with parents improves mental health

WEBA new study by the Institute for Social and Economic Research has found that the boomerang generation of adults, aged 21-35 moving back in with their parents, …

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Overcoming health inequalities in ‘left behind’ neighbourhoods

WEBNew report shows almost £30bn health cost of England’s most deprived communities New research reveals that 'left behind' neighbourhoods have among the …

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Is teaching bad for your health

WEBNew research compares teachers to other occupations using biomarker data. Researchers at UCL’s Institute of Education have used Understanding Society data to …

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Health equity in England: the Marmot review 10 years on

WEBSummary. Ten years since the publication of The Marmot Review, for the first time in more than 100 years life expectancy has failed to increase across the country, …

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COVID vaccines don’t just benefit physical health

WEBThe measure of mental wellbeing used in this study was the General Health Questionnaire. It consists of a 12-item scale designed to assess stress, anxiety and …

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Cold homes and mental health harm: evidence from the UK …

WEBCold homes are associated with a range of serious health conditions as well as excess winter mortality. Despite a comparatively mild climate cold homes are a …

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People in poverty work longer hours and live shorter lives

WEBPeople in England’s most deprived neighbourhoods work longer hours than those in the rest of the country but live shorter lives with more years in ill health costing …

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Understanding Society and health: why social research needs …

WEBSelf-reported mental health was best among those re-employed into a good quality job, and was worst among those who remained unemployed. However, the group …

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The current state of children's wellbeing

WEBThe 2021 edition of the report marks the tenth year that The Children’s Society has measured the wellbeing of children in the UK. The Good Childhood Report …

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Does mental health affect educational achievement

WEBTackling young people’s mental health may be an effective means for boosting educational attainment, for all young people. Meanwhile, young people face a …

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The arts: good for mental health and life satisfaction

WEBthe GHQ-12 general health questionnaire, commonly used to assess mental health – this was our measure for mental distress; the SF-12 short form health survey, …

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Collecting health information – how our participants are helping

WEBCollecting health information – how our participants are helping. Our participants are involved in the development of new ways to gather health data through …

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Youth clubs improve teens health, wellbeing and education

WEBYouth clubs improve teens health, wellbeing and education. 4 March 2024. And new research shows that the impact lasts into adult-hood. The number of young …

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Unemployment and mental health: why both require action for …

WEBPublication date. April 15, 2021. Summary. Analysis from our healthy lives team shows it’s vital for policymakers to act upstream in tackling unemployment and mental health …

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Does religion matter for wellbeing

WEBResearch suggests that attending religious services is associated with greater wellbeing and a reduced risk of mental ill health. But it is difficult to draw general …

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Sexual orientation health inequality: evidence from Understanding

WEBMarkers of health include physical and mental functioning, minor psychological distress, self-rated health, substance use and disability. Multiple linear and logistic regression …

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Measuring wellbeing in the UK

WEBEfforts to tackle Britain’s epidemic of poor mental health should focus on lower-qualified young people. Young people are now more likely to experience a …

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