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Pre-eclampsia in a first pregnancy and subsequent pregnancy outcomes: a nationwide cohort study
Conclusions Primiparous women with PE have a significantly lower rate of a subsequent birth than women without PE, yet the absolute difference was modest. Although the overall risk of recurrent PE is 1 in 6, maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality at subsequent birth are substantially improved. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - October 10, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Havers-Borgersen, E., Fosbol, E., Johansen, M., Kober, L., Morris, J. M., Seeho, S. K. M. Tags: Original research Source Type: research

Multidimensional energy poverty and acute respiratory infection in children under 5 years of age: evidence from 22 low-income and middle-income countries
Conclusion Multidimensional energy poverty was associated with greater odds of ARI in children under 5 years of age living in 22 LMICs. Hence, our findings justify the design and implementation of interventions that address energy poverty from a multidimensional perspective, integrating energy affordability and accessibility. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - October 10, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Stevens, M., Yang-Huang, J., Nieboer, D., Zhou, S., Osman, K. A., Raat, H., van Grieken, A. Tags: Open access Original research Source Type: research

Clustering of morbidities and risk of dementia
Along with population ageing and the continuing extension of life expectancy, multimorbidity—the coexistence of two or more health conditions—is becoming more commonplace in older populations.1 Major consequences of multimorbidity include functional impairment, disability, poor quality of life and high healthcare costs,2 which bring heavy burden to the family and social care systems. The prevalence of multimorbidity in the population aged 65 and older in England is projected to rise considerably from 54% in 2015 to 68% in 2035.3 Although a number of studies have examined the phenomenon of increasing multimorbid...
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - October 10, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Hu, Y. Tags: Editorials Source Type: research

Early career researchers thoughts on academic careers: updated evidence from the Society for Social Medicine and Population Health
A 2015 Society for Social Medicine and Population Health (SSM) survey1 of early career researchers (ECRs) highlighted several challenges faced, including job insecurity, limited academic career development opportunities, and a lack of mentorship. Based on these findings, SSM introduced ECR workshops and networking events, a mentoring scheme, and publicised job and funding opportunities. To evaluate progress on these issues, we surveyed ECR members in 2021. The survey was conducted during the Covid-19 pandemic and occurred alongside the UK industrial action related to academic working conditions. Key findings are highlighte...
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - September 8, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: The SSM ECR Subcommittee, Hayes, C. B., Martin, Purba, Barnish, Mason, Lai, Henery, ONeill Tags: Letters to the editor Source Type: research

Concentrated disadvantage and functional disability: a longitudinal neighbourhood analysis in 100 US cities
Conclusion Local neighbourhood economic conditions are significantly associated with functional disability among relatively young populations of males and females. Exposure to neighbourhood disadvantage and deprivation may accelerate disablement processes and shift the age curve of disability risk. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - September 8, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Semenza, D., Silver, I., Stansfield, R., Boen, C. Tags: Original research Source Type: research

Persistent poverty and child dental caries: time-varying exposure analysis
Conclusion The cumulative impact of persistent poverty could be larger than the poverty assessed at a single time point. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - September 8, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Matsuyama, Y., Isumi, A., Doi, S., Fujiwara, T. Tags: Original research Source Type: research

Does (re-)entering the labour market at advanced ages protect against cognitive decline? A matching difference-in-differences approach
Conclusions Findings suggest that Korean participants cognitively benefited from late-life labour market participation, while US participants did not. Differences in participant characteristics and reasons for labour market participation may have led to the differential findings. We found the negative effects of exiting the late-life labour force in both countries. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - September 8, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Kim, J. H., Muniz-Terrera, G., Leist, A. K. Tags: Open access Original research Source Type: research

Relative deprivation and human flourishing: how do upward income comparisons affect health, happiness and life satisfaction?
Conclusion Policies to reduce relative deprivation by lowering income inequality could contribute to a higher level of health, happiness, life satisfaction, meaning in life, social relationships and subjective well-being. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - September 8, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Kuo, C.-T., Kawachi, I. Tags: Original research Source Type: research

SARS-CoV-2 infections in migrants and the role of household overcrowding: a causal mediation analysis of Virus Watch data
Conclusion Migrants had higher odds of SARS-CoV-2 infection during the second wave compared with UK-born individuals and household overcrowding explained 36% of these increased odds. Policy interventions to reduce household overcrowding for migrants are needed as part of efforts to tackle health inequalities during the pandemic and beyond. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - September 8, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Boukari, Y., Beale, S., Nguyen, V., Fong, W. L. E., Burns, R., Yavlinsky, A., Hoskins, S., Lewis, K., Geismar, C., Navaratnam, A. M., Braithwaite, I., Byrne, T. E., Oskrochi, Y., Tweed, S., Kovar, J., Patel, P., Hayward, A., Aldridge, R. Tags: Open access, COVID-19 Original research Source Type: research

Ethnic inequalities in positive SARS-CoV-2 tests, infection prognosis, COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths: analysis of 2 years of a record linked national cohort study in Scotland
This study aims to estimate ethnic inequalities in risk for positive SARS-CoV-2 tests, COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths over time in Scotland. Methods We conducted a population-based cohort study where the 2011 Scottish Census was linked to health records. We included all individuals16 years living in Scotland on 1 March 2020. The study period was from 1 March 2020 to 17 April 2022. Self-reported ethnic group was taken from the census and Cox proportional hazard models estimated HRs for positive SARS-CoV-2 tests, hospitalisations and deaths, adjusted for age, sex and health board. We also conducted separate analyses f...
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - September 8, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Amele, S., Kibuchi, E., McCabe, R., Pearce, A., Henery, P., Hainey, K., Fagbamigbe, A. F., Kurdi, A., McCowan, C., Simpson, C. R., Dibben, C., Buchanan, D., Demou, E., Almaghrabi, F., Anghelescu, G., Taylor, H., Tibble, H., Rudan, I., Nazroo, J., Becares, Tags: Open access, COVID-19 Original research Source Type: research

The potential of intervening on childhood adversity to reduce socioeconomic inequities in body mass index and inflammation among Australian and UK children: A causal mediation analysis
Conclusions Our findings in both cohorts suggest that slight reductions in socioeconomic inequities in children’s BMI and inflammation could be achieved by addressing childhood adversities. Public health and social policy efforts should help those affected by childhood adversity, but also consider underlying socioeconomic conditions that drive health inequities. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - September 8, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Priest, N., Guo, S., Gondek, D., O'Connor, M., Moreno-Betancur, M., Gray, S., Lacey, R., Burgner, D. P., Woolfenden, S., Badland, H., Redmond, G., Juonala, M., Lange, K., Goldfeld, S. Tags: Original research Source Type: research

Early parental death and its association with childrens mental and economic well-being in adulthood: a nationwide population-based register study
Conclusions Parental death before the age of 21 was significantly associated with an increased risk of being diagnosed with a mental disorder and lower level of economic well-being measured by labour-market success in adulthood. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - September 8, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Böckerman, P., Haapanen, M., Jepsen, C. Tags: Editor's choice, Press releases Original research Source Type: research

Childhood health and educational disadvantage are associated with adult multimorbidity in the global south: findings from a cross-sectional analysis of nationally representative surveys in India and Brazil
Conclusion Early life health, educational and economic disadvantages are associated with adult multimorbidity and appear to contribute to the later course of life. A life course approach to the prevention of multimorbidity in adulthood in LMICs may be useful in health programmes and policies. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - September 8, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Pati, S., Sinha, A., Verma, P., Kshatri, J., Kanungo, S., Sahoo, K. C., Mahapatra, P., Pati, S., Delpino, F. M., Krolow, A., Teixeira, D. S. d. C., Batista, S., Nunes, B. P., Weller, D., Mercer, S. W. Tags: Open access Original research Source Type: research

Systems science methods in public health: what can they contribute to our understanding of and response to the cost-of-living crisis?
Conclusions Systems science methods provide a rich methodological toolbox that complements our traditional public health methods. This toolbox may be particularly useful in early stages of the current cost-of-living crisis: for understanding the situation, developing solutions and sandboxing potential responses to improve population health. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - August 10, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Höhn, A., Stokes, J., Pollack, R., Boyd, J., Chueca Del Cerro, C., Elsenbroich, C., Heppenstall, A., Hjelmskog, A., Inyang, E., Kopasker, D., Sonthalia, S., Thomson, R. M., Zia, K., Katikireddi, S. V., Meier, P. Tags: Open access Theory and methods Source Type: research

Health inequalities in post-COVID-19 outcomes among adults aged 50+ in Europe: has COVID-19 exposed divide between postcommunist countries and Western Europe?
Conclusion Our study suggests that healthy weight and higher education attainment are predictors associated with a lower incidence of post-COVID-19 condition. Health inequality associated with education attainment was particularly relevant in V4. Our results highlight health inequality in which BMI was associated with comorbidities and educational attainment. To reduce obesity prevalence among older people with lower education, raising awareness about the risks of obesity and providing assistance in maintaining a healthy weight are needed. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - August 10, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Ohno, M., Dzurova, D., Smejkal, P. Tags: Open access, COVID-19 Original research Source Type: research