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The impact of maternal BMI status on pregnancy outcomes with immediate short-term obstetric resource implications: a meta-analysis (2008)
Journal Article
Heslehurst, N., Simpson, H., Ells, L., Rankin, J., Wilkinson, J., Lang, R., …Summerbell, C. (2008). The impact of maternal BMI status on pregnancy outcomes with immediate short-term obstetric resource implications: a meta-analysis. Obesity Reviews, 9(6), 635-683. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-789x.2008.00511.x

Obesity is rising in the obstetric population, yet there is an absence of services and guidance for the management of maternal obesity. This systematic review aimed to investigate relationships between obesity and impact on obstetric care. Literature... Read More about The impact of maternal BMI status on pregnancy outcomes with immediate short-term obstetric resource implications: a meta-analysis.

Health Indicators in the European Regions - ISARE II (2008)
Journal Article
Wilkinson, J., Berghmans, L., Imbert, F., Ledesert, B., & Ochoa, A. (2008). Health Indicators in the European Regions - ISARE II. European Journal of Public Health, 18(2), 178 - 183. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckm088

Most comparisons of health data in Europe take place at the national level. However, there is increased interest in looking at health data at a sub-national level. This is because of the increased importance in many European countries, of regions and... Read More about Health Indicators in the European Regions - ISARE II.

Trends in maternal obesity incidence rates, demographic predictors, and health inequalities in 36 821 women over a 15-year period (2007)
Journal Article
Heslehurst, N., Ells, L., Simpson, H., Batterham, A., Wilkinson, J., & Summerbell, C. (2007). Trends in maternal obesity incidence rates, demographic predictors, and health inequalities in 36 821 women over a 15-year period. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 114(2), 187-194. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2006.01180.x

Objective The aim of this study was to identify trends in maternal obesity incidence over time and to identify those women most at risk and potential-associated health inequalities. Design Longitudinal database study. Setting James Cook University Ho... Read More about Trends in maternal obesity incidence rates, demographic predictors, and health inequalities in 36 821 women over a 15-year period.

Obesity and disability - a short review (2006)
Journal Article
Ells, L., Lang, R., Shield, J., Wilkinson, J., Lidstone, J., Coulton, S., & Summerbell, C. (2006). Obesity and disability - a short review. Obesity Reviews, 7(4), 341-345. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-789x.2006.00233.x

The prevalence of both obesity and disability is increasing globally and there is now growing evidence to suggest that these two health priorities may be linked. This paper explores the evidence linking obesity to muscular-skeletal conditions, mental... Read More about Obesity and disability - a short review.

Independent associations between weight status and disability in adults: Results from the health survey for England (2006)
Journal Article
Lidstone, J., Ells, L., Finn, P., Whittaker, V., Wilkinson, J., & Summerbell, C. (2006). Independent associations between weight status and disability in adults: Results from the health survey for England. Public Health, 120(5), 412-417. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2005.12.003

Objectives: While direct links between obesity and some illnesses are well-established, there is a relative paucity of research on associations between obesity and disabilities. The aim of this study was to test for significant associations between o... Read More about Independent associations between weight status and disability in adults: Results from the health survey for England.

Use of surgery to aid weight reduction—experience of two regions of Northern England: a database study (2005)
Journal Article
Wilkinson, J., Summerbell, C., Macknight, N., Bailey, K., & Chappel, D. (2005). Use of surgery to aid weight reduction—experience of two regions of Northern England: a database study. International Journal of Obesity, 29(2), 204-207. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ijo.0802833

OBJECTIVE: To determine the usage of surgery in the management of obesity. DESIGN: Analysis of routine statistics. DATA SOURCES: Hospital Episode Statistics extract held by Public Health Observatories. GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS: Two Government Office Region... Read More about Use of surgery to aid weight reduction—experience of two regions of Northern England: a database study.

Survival from adolescent cancer in Yorkshire, UK (2001)
Journal Article
Wilkinson, J., Feltbower, R., Lewis, I., Parslow, R., & McKinney, P. (2001). Survival from adolescent cancer in Yorkshire, UK. European Journal of Cancer, 37(7), 903-911. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0959-8049%2801%2900012-0

The aim of this study was to investigate survival rates for adolescents with cancer and identify factors associated with differential long-term prognosis in Yorkshire, UK. A survival analysis of a population-based cohort of young adults aged 15–24 ye... Read More about Survival from adolescent cancer in Yorkshire, UK.

Occasional Paper No. 1: An Overview of Health Impact Assessment (2001)
Report
Grant, S., Wilkinson, J., & Learmonth, A. (2001). Occasional Paper No. 1: An Overview of Health Impact Assessment. [No known commissioning body]

It is widely accepted that a range of factors determines the health of a population and that the greatest scope for improving the public’s health lies outside the control of the NHS. There is also a great deal of evidence that adverse factors affect... Read More about Occasional Paper No. 1: An Overview of Health Impact Assessment.

Obesity and overweight in Europe and lessons from France and Finland
Preprint / Working Paper
Lidstone, J., Wilkinson, J., & Bailey, K. (2005). Obesity and overweight in Europe and lessons from France and Finland. [No known commissioning body]

While there are some identifiable patterns in obesity prevalence across Europe, these are very complex and caution must be exercised in making comparisons and drawing conclusions. • The only thing that is certain is that the rise of obesity is very w... Read More about Obesity and overweight in Europe and lessons from France and Finland.

Cataract surgery in the North East of England
Preprint / Working Paper
Bailey, K., Deane, M., Macknight, N., Chappel, D., & Wilkinson, J. (2004). Cataract surgery in the North East of England. [No known commissioning body]

There has been good progress towards achieving the national targets on cataract surgery. However, there is considerable variation between primary care trusts (PCTs). • There were no breaches of the official target for waiting time from outpatient ass... Read More about Cataract surgery in the North East of England.

Health Indicators for the North East Integrated Regional Framework
Preprint / Working Paper
Bailey, K., Wilkinson, J., Walrond, S., & Learmonth, A. (2003). Health Indicators for the North East Integrated Regional Framework. [No known commissioning body]

There are a number of national policies and strategies which include targets or indicators to monitor the reduction of inequalities in health. However there has been concern about the availability and quality of data to monitor indicators leading to... Read More about Health Indicators for the North East Integrated Regional Framework.