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- 23rd Nov 2022
Quantifying the impact of obesity prevention policies in the UK
For children and adults in the UK, unhealthy food is in the spotlight everywhere. Online, on TV, in supermarkets - promotions and advertising put calorie-dense and unhealthy food centre stage. The promotion, affordability, availability and consumption of such foods are among the main drivers of obesity, a public health challenge that…
- Policy proposal
- 22nd Nov 2022
Putting health in the spotlight: quantifying the impact of obesity prevention policies in the UK
This report examines the impact of four obesity prevention policies in UK government, finding that their combined net benefit to the UK over 25 years is estimated to be over £76 billion.
- Blog
- 18th Nov 2022
Combating antibiotic resistance
Today marks the start of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022. How can we reduce overconsumption of antibiotics?
Also available in: Français
- Blog
- 18th Nov 2022
Combattre la résistance aux antibiotiques
Aujourd'hui marque le début de la Semaine mondiale de sensibilisation aux antimicrobiens 2022. Comment pouvons-nous réduire la surconsommation d'antibiotiques?
Also available in: English
- Blog
- 16th Nov 2022
Helping users shape their digital world
Who should make decisions regarding governance of a social media platform that connects billions of people?
- Blog
- 16th Nov 2022
Parents' critical role in helping teens continue to say “no” to alcohol
While abstinence is the norm, more work needs to be done to encourage the minority of under-18s who do drink to change their behaviour
- Blog
- 20th Oct 2022
Home is where their work is
The unique workplace safety issues faced by in-home disability and aged care workers
- Report
- 22nd Sep 2022
Using behavioural insights to reduce gift-giving in a Tanzanian public hospital
Previous research has shown that social norms of gift-giving and reciprocity are linked to patterns of bribery in the Tanzanian health sector. Health facility staff that do not accept a gift or reciprocate a favour are often punished by means of gossip, criticism, and even social isolation, further enforcing the…
- Current project
How can we make support services more accessible and impactful?
In Year 2 of the Gambling Policy and Research Unit, we will be increasing our focus on support services and treatment for those at risk of, or experiencing gambling harm. One of our Year 2 aims is to improve access to gambling support services. This is currently in the scoping…
- Blog
- 19th Aug 2022
Impuesto a bebidas azucaradas en Colombia - ¿Qué nos enseña la experiencia del Reino Unido?
Un día después de su posesión como Presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro y su Ministro de Hacienda José Antonio Ocampo presentaron en el Congreso Colombiano una reforma tributaria que incluye un impuesto a las bebidas azucaradas y a los alimentos ultraprocesados. El gobierno espera que el impuesto tenga efectos, en…