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Maternal exposure to ambient air pollution and fetal growth in North-East Scotland: A population-based study using routine ultrasound scans by Clemens, Tom, Turner, Steve, Dibben, Chris

“…Maternal ambient air pollution exposure is associated with reduced birthweight. Few studies have examined the effect on growth in utero and none have examined…”
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Public and professional stakeholders' perceptions of alcohol advertising and availability policies: A qualitative study by Dimova, Elena D, Shortt, Niamh K, Smith, Matt, Mitchell, Richard J, Lekkas, Peter, Pearce, Jamie R, Clemens, Tom L, Emslie, Carol

“…Reducing alcohol availability and restricting alcohol advertising are effective ways to reduce harm from alcohol. Implementation of public health policies…”
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Exploring the influence of local alcohol availability on drinking norms and practices: A qualitative scoping review by Dimova, Elena D., Lekkas, Peter, Maxwell, Karen, Clemens, Tom L., Pearce, Jamie R., Mitchell, Richard, Emslie, Carol, Shortt, Niamh K.

“…Introduction High alcohol availability is related to increased alcohol consumption and harms. Existing quantitative research provides potential explanations…”
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The influence of residential and workday population mobility on exposure to air pollution in the UK by Reis, Stefan, Liška, Tomáš, Vieno, Massimo, Carnell, Edward J., Beck, Rachel, Clemens, Tom, Dragosits, Ulrike, Tomlinson, Samuel J., Leaver, David, Heal, Mathew R.

“…Traditional approaches of quantifying population-level exposure to air pollution assume that concentrations of air pollutants at the residential address of the…”
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Demographic characteristics of those who cycle commute and the effect access to on- and off-road cycle paths has on cycle commute uptake by Berrie, Laurie, Dibben, Chris, Feng, Zhiqiang, Clemens, Tom, Williamson, Lee

“…ObjectivesIncreasing cycle commute uptake could be an important approach to improving worker health and reducing carbon emissions, congestion and air…”
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The island effect: Spatial effects on mental wellbeing and residence on remote Scottish islands by Halliday, Kathryn, Clemens, Tom, Dibben, Chris

“…•Mental health is significantly affected from living more remotely in Scotland, benefitting from rurality and island residence.•The unique physical situation…”
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UVA and Seasonal Patterning of 56 370 Myocardial Infarctions Across Scotland, 2000-2011 by Mackay, Daniel F, Clemens, Tom L, Hastie, Claire E, Cherrie, Mark P C, Dibben, Chris, Pell, Jill P

“…Background Myocardial infarction exhibits seasonal patterning, with higher amplitude at increased latitude. Epidemiological evidence suggests that sunlight is…”
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Does cycling to work benefit mental health? A natural experiment using linked administrative data by Berrie, Laurie, Feng, Zhiqiang, Clemens, Tom, Williamson, Lee, Dibben, Chris

“…ObjectivesWe spend an increasing part of our daily lives commuting. Observational studies have shown commuting by bicycle improves subjective well-being. This…”
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The effect of on- and off-road cycle paths on cycling to work: A study using administrative data by Berrie, Laurie, Feng, Zhiqiang, Rice, David, Clemens, Tom, Williamson, Lee, Dibben, Chris

“…ObjectivesPromoting cycling as a means of transport is now on multiple policy agendas, including health, transport and climate change. In this work, we use…”
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Antenatal exposure to solar radiation and learning disabilities: Population cohort study of 422,512 children by Hastie, Claire E., Mackay, Daniel F., Clemens, Tom L., Cherrie, Mark P. C., King, Albert, Dibben, Chris, Pell, Jill P.

“…Learning disability varies by month of conception. The underlying mechanism is unknown but vitamin D, necessary for normal brain development, is commonly…”
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Big data and human biosensors – birthweight as a biomonitor for air pollution levels. A population based study using routine data by Dibben, Chris, Clemens, Tom

“…IntroductionIn the natural sciences biomonitors, (organisms, such as pine needles, shells, lichen, that can provide quantitative information on the quality of…”
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The effect of neighbourhood crime and deprivation on pregnancy outcomes. A quasi-experimental study using routine administrative records by Clemens, Tom, Dibben, Chris

“…IntroductionWe know that rates of adverse pregnancy outcome such as low birthweight and preterm births vary both by socio-economic status and across…”
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Antenatal Exposure to UV‐B Radiation and Preeclampsia: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Hastie, Claire E., Mackay, Daniel F., Clemens, Tom L., Cherrie, Mark P. C., Megaw, Lauren J., Smith, Gordon C. S., Stock, Sarah J., Dibben, Chris, Pell, Jill P.

“…Background Risk of preeclampsia varies by month of delivery. We tested whether this seasonal patterning may be mediated through maternal vitamin D…”
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Air Pollution, housing and respiratory tract Infections in Children: NatIonal birth Cohort study (PICNIC): study protocol by Favarato, Graziella, Clemens, Tom, Cunningham, Steven, Dibben, Chris, Macfarlane, Alison, Milojevic, Ai, Taylor, Jonathon, Wijlaars, Linda Petronella Martina Maria, Wood, Rachael, Hardelid, Pia

“…Introduction Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are the most common reason for hospital admission among children <5 years in the UK. The relative contribution…”
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Housing tenure and hospital admissions for acute lower respiratory tract infections in children less than 2 years: A Scottish birth cohort (2010-2012) by Hart, Caroline, Hajna, Samantha, De Stavola, Bianca, Clemens, Tom, Dibben, Christopher, Cunningham, Steven, Macfariane, Alison, Taylor, Jonathon, Wijlaars, Linda, Hardelid, Pia

“…ObjectiveTo estimate the association between household tenure and the odds of hospital admission for acute lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) in…”
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Higher Sun Exposure in the First Trimester Is Associated With Reduced Preterm Birth; A Scottish Population Cohort Study Using Linked Maternity and Meteorological Records by Megaw, Lauren, Clemens, Tom, Daras, Konstantinos, Weller, Richard B, Dibben, Chris, Stock, Sarah Jane

“…Preterm birth (birth at <37 weeks gestation) is the leading cause of death in children under 5-years-old, and prevention is a global public health issue…”
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Tobacco retail outlet density, local smoking norms and maternal smoking during pregnancy: a case crossover study by Pearce, Jamie, Clemens, Tom, Shortt, Niamh, Dibben, Chris

“…Background: International evidence suggests local tobacco retailing is associated with individual smoking behaviours. However, most evidence is…”
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SARS-CoV-2 tests, confirmed infections and COVID-19-related hospital admissions in children and young people: birth cohort study by Hardelid, Pia, Favarato, Graziella, Wijlaars, Linda, Fenton, Lynda, McMenamin, Jim, Clemens, Tom, Dibben, Chris, Milojevic, Ai, Macfarlane, Alison, Taylor, Jonathon, Cunningham, Steven, Wood, Rachael

“…BackgroundThere have been no population-based studies of SARS-CoV-2 testing, PCR-confirmed infections and COVID-19-related hospital admissions across the full…”
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GroundsWell: Community-engaged and data-informed systems transformation of Urban Green and Blue Space for population health - a new initiative by Hunter, Ruth F, Rodgers, Sarah E, Hilton, Jeremy, Clarke, Mike, Garcia, Leandro, Ward Thompson, Catharine, Geary, Rebecca, Green, Mark A, O'Neill, Ciaran, Longo, Alberto, Lovell, Rebecca, Nurse, Alex, Wheeler, Benedict W, Clement, Sarah, Porroche-Escudero, Ana, Mitchell, Rich, Barr, Ben, Barry, John, Bell, Sarah, Bryan, Dominic, Buchan, Iain, Butters, Olly, Clemens, Tom, Clewley, Natalie, Corcoran, Rhiannon, Elliott, Lewis, Ellis, Geraint, Guell, Cornelia, Jurek-Loughrey, Anna, Kee, Frank, Maguire, Aideen, Maskell, Simon, Murtagh, Brendan, Smith, Grahame, Taylor, Timothy, Jepson, Ruth

“…Natural environments, such as parks, woodlands and lakes, have positive impacts on health and wellbeing. Urban Green and Blue Spaces (UGBS), and the activities…”
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The effect of ultraviolet radiation on birth weights and gestational length in a scottish birth cohort by Clemens, Tom, Lauren, Megaw, Dibben, Chris, Stock, Sarah, Weller, Richard

“…ABSTRACT Objectives Outcomes at birth such as prematurity and birthweight are important determinants of later life health and social outcomes including…”
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