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Non-communicable diseases

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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the killer number one worldwide and responsible for almost 4 out of 5 deaths globally. NCDs are the result of a combination of multiple complex factors including genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioural dimensions. Central to our approach is the analysis of the intersection of the multiple factors contributing to the current burden of NCDs, locally, regionally, and globally. Our research brings together quantitative and qualitative methods to understand how we can improve the prevention and control of NCDs and ensure a reduction in premature mortality due to NCDs as well understand the driver of withing and between countries inequalities in NCDs. We work closely with regional, national, and international stakeholders to ensure our research focus is linked with real-world needs and can use to support decision making processes.

Research projects

Spatio-temporal disparity of breast cancer incidence in Iran

Project aims: To assess levels and trends (2000-2021) of relative risk of breast cancer incidence at district levels in Iran and their relation to key socioeconomic dimensions, to understand the full extent of geographical and social inequalities in the country associated with breast cancer morbidity.

Team members

A global analysis of social inequalities in undernutrition and overnutrition between 1975 and 2016

Project aims: To explore the impact of socioeconomic status on under- and over- nutrition over time. This project includes: Developing a standardised indicator that will enable comparisons of socioeconomic levels across countries to allow stratified risk factor estimates to be made within countries; estimating trends in prevalence of underweight and overweight by sex, age, and country stratified using a comparable socioeconomic indicator

Team members

  • Natalie Evans - Postgraduate Research Student in the School of Health and Social Care, University of Essex
  • Dr Honor Bixby - Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute of Public Health and Wellbeing, University of Essex
  • Prof. Mariachiara Di Cesare - Director of the Institute of Public Health and Wellbeing, University of Essex
  • Prof. Meena Kumari - Director of the Institute for Social and Economic Research, University of Essex
  • Bin Zhou - Research Fellow at the School of Public Health, Imperial College London
Collaborators and Funders
Collaborator (NCD Risk Factor Collaboration)
Funder (IPHW PhD Studentship)

World Heart Observatory

Project aims: To develop a knowledge hub that curates, aggregates and visualizes data on cardiovascular conditions, biological risk factors, social determinants of health, and health systems and policy responses. Inform evidence-based decision-making for health at population level, identify gaps and research needs, develop capacity for CVD data collection among clinical and non-clinical CVD community and other heart health organizations, and create a forum for research and debate for cardiovascular health.

Further information can be found here.

Team members

  • Dr Shadi Rahimzadeh - Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute of Public Health and Wellbeing, University of Essex
  • Dr Honor Bixby - Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute of Public Health and Wellbeing, University of Essex
  • Prof. Mariachiara Di Cesare - Director of the Institute of Public Health and Wellbeing, University of Essex
  • Sean Taylor - Director of Science and Public Health, World Heart Federation
  • Pablo Perel - Senior Science Advisor, World Heart Federation
Funder
World Heart Federation
University of Essex

Ambient air pollution and cardiovascular health in low- and middle-income countries

Project aims: To systematically review the evidence of the impact of air pollution on cardiovascular outcomes in low- and middle-income countries with the aim of identifying mechanisms, data gaps and possible interventions.

Team members

  • Dr Shadi Rahimzadeh - Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute of Public Health and Wellbeing, University of Essex
  • Prof. Mariachiara Di Cesare - Director of the Institute of Public Health and Wellbeing, University of Essex
  • Sean Taylor - Director of Science and Public Health, World Heart Federation
  • Pablo Perel - Senior Science Adviser, World Heart Federation
  • Dr Mark Miller - Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh
  • Prof Anoop Shah - Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Funder
World Heart Federation

Evaluating the impact of the Suffolk & North East Essex Atrial Fibrillation Remote Monitoring Pilot

Project aims: To evaluate the Suffolk & North East Essex Atrial Fibrillation Remote Monitoring Pilot using a mixed method approach to assess the outcomes of the pilot and gain insights into how the process has worked for patients and professionals.

Team members


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Eastern Academic Health Science Network

Evaluation of Mid & South Essex Integrated Care Board BP@HOME Scheme

Project aims: To provide an overview of the BP@Home Programme and understand the benefit of blood pressure monitoring at home for user and health system.

Team members

  • Tracey Johns - Senior Research Officer in the School of Health and Social Care, University of Essex
  • Dr Shadi Rahimzadeh - Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute of Public Health and Wellbeing, University of Essex
  • Prof. Mariachiara Di Cesare - Director of the Institute of Public Health and Wellbeing, University of Essex
Funder
Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System

Improving weight management services in Essex County to increase their effectiveness

Project aims: To evaluate and improve the existing available services for weight loss and increasing the number of overweight individuals who lose weight and sustain weight-loss in the long-term.

Team members

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