Health data to knowledge
The theme of Health data to knowledge underpins research into chronic disease, the impact of environmental pollution on health, workplace hazards, the economic determinants of health and how technology can support decision making around nutrition and physical activity.
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Epidemiology and biostatistics
Our research covers biostatistics, the risk factors for chronic diseases, nutrition and health outcomes, the impact of exposure to workplace hazards and risk factors for adverse outcomes in pregnancy and early life.
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Health economics
Our research focuses on the identification and impact of variation in population and clinical practice, the cost-effectiveness of health care interventions, and evaluating the development and implementation of models of care.