Laura Webber
Biographic Data
| ID | 5463875 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Laura Webber |
| GIVEN NAMES | Laura |
| FAMILY NAME | Webber |
| SIGNATURE | WEBBER L |
| AFFILIATIONS | UK Health Forum |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8976-1919 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 17 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
The impact of ill-health on social mobility
Socio-economic position is a well-established driver of health status in the United Kingdom. However, less is known about the reverse relationship — the effect health conditions have on socio-economic position and social mobility. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore individual experiences and perceptions of the relationship between ill-health and social mobility amongst people with long-term physical health conditions. Structured…
Mitigating social and economic sources of trauma
The COVID-19 pandemic is projected to cause an economic shock larger than the global financial crisis of 2007-2008 and a recession as great as anything seen since the Great Depression in 1930s. The social and economic consequences of lockdowns and social distancing measures, such as unemployment, broken relationships and homelessness, create potential for intergenerational trauma extending decades into the future. In this article, we argue that, …
Measuring the health impact of Universal Basic Income as an upstream intervention
Background: In the context of the UK Government’s ‘prevention agenda’, Laura Webber and colleagues have called for a ‘health in all policies’ approach. Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a system of cash transfers to citizens. Recent research suggests it could significantly benefit population health, including via reducing stress. However, a Finnish trial of a policy with similarities to UBI has influenced debate. This was reported as a failure due …
Modelling the implications of reducing smoking prevalence
These findings strengthen the case to set bold targets on long-term declines in smoking prevalence to achieve a tobacco 'endgame'. Results demonstrate the health and economic benefits that meeting a TFA can achieve over just 20 years. Effective ambitions and policy interventions are needed to reduce the disease and economic burden of smoking
Modelling the implications of reducing smoking prevalence
Increasing the UK TDE to 5% above inflation could effectively reduce smoking prevalence, prevent diseases and avoid healthcare costs. It would deliver substantial progress towards a tobacco-free society and should be implemented by the UK Government with urgency
Study protocol
ISRCTN52341938 Date Registered: 31/03/2014
Alarming predictions for obesity and non-communicable diseases in the Middle East
Objective The present study aimed to model obesity trends and future obesity-related disease for nine countries in the Middle East; in addition, to explore how hypothetical reductions in population obesity levels could ameliorate anticipated disease burdens. Design A regression analysis of cross-sectional data v . BMI showed age- and sex-specific BMI trends, which fed into a micro simulation with a million Monte Carlo trials for each country. We …
Obesity prevalence in Mexico
Objective Along with other countries having high and low-to-middle income, Mexico has experienced a substantial change in obesity rates. This rapid growth in obesity prevalence has led to high rates of obesity-related diseases and associated health-care costs. Design Micro-simulation is used to project future BMI trends. Additionally thirteen BMI-related diseases and health-care costs are estimated. The results are simulated for three hypothetica…
PP03 A Big Problem for a Big Country. The Health and Economic Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases in Russia
Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in Russia is 2-3 times higher than in the rest of the developed world and accounts for 57% of all deaths. It has been observed that in recent years mortality from stroke is declining, whereas that from myocardial infarction is increasing. Modifiable risk factors: excessive alcohol and tobacco consumption, diet and sedentary lifestyles, have a negative effect on life expectancy resulting in high mo…
OP61 The Future Health and Economic Consequences of Recent Obesity Trends in Ireland
Background Given the scale of the current obesity epidemic and its consequences for health there has been increasing concern about the economic burden placed on society in terms of direct healthcare costs and indirect societal costs. In the Republic of Ireland obesity related costs (direct and indirect) have been estimated at 1.13 billion for 2009. The total direct healthcare costs for six major obesity related conditions (coronary heart disease …
OP26 By-State Comparison of Obesity Trends in The Adult Population of the United States of America
Background Excess bodyweight is associated with negative effects on longevity, disability-free life-years, quality-of-life, and productivity. High prevalence of obesity and over-weight is often related to socioeconomic status, educational attainment, and ethnic group. The combination of rising obesity prevalence and increased spending on obese people has been estimated to account for 27% of the growth in US health-care expenditure between 1987 an…
OP21 An Economic Evaluation of Non-Communicable Diseases in Brazil
Background Non-communicable diseases are increasingly recognised as the major health issue facing many governments. Brazil has observed a rapid change in the weight profiles of its population, with the prevalence of obesity and overweight increasing partly as a result of the well documented effect of the nutrition transition. Obesity-related diseases are placing a substantial health and economic burden on the country. While the problem has been r…
Associations between Children's Appetitive Traits and Maternal Feeding Practices
Child adiposity and maternal feeding practices
Associations between child weight and maternal feeding styles are mediated by maternal perceptions and concerns
Eating behaviour and weight in children
Cross-sex Friendships
Cross-sex Friendships
Measuring the health impact of Universal Basic Income as an upstream intervention
Background: In the context of the UK Government’s ‘prevention agenda’, Laura Webber and colleagues have called for a ‘health in all policies’ approach. Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a system of cash transfers to citizens. Recent research suggests it could significantly benefit population health, including via reducing stress. However, a Finnish trial of a policy with similarities to UBI has influenced debate. This was reported as a failure due …
Cross-sex Friendships
Eating behaviour and weight in children
Associations between Children's Appetitive Traits and Maternal Feeding Practices
Child adiposity and maternal feeding practices
Associations between child weight and maternal feeding styles are mediated by maternal perceptions and concerns
OP26 By-State Comparison of Obesity Trends in The Adult Population of the United States of America
Background Excess bodyweight is associated with negative effects on longevity, disability-free life-years, quality-of-life, and productivity. High prevalence of obesity and over-weight is often related to socioeconomic status, educational attainment, and ethnic group. The combination of rising obesity prevalence and increased spending on obese people has been estimated to account for 27% of the growth in US health-care expenditure between 1987 an…
OP21 An Economic Evaluation of Non-Communicable Diseases in Brazil
Background Non-communicable diseases are increasingly recognised as the major health issue facing many governments. Brazil has observed a rapid change in the weight profiles of its population, with the prevalence of obesity and overweight increasing partly as a result of the well documented effect of the nutrition transition. Obesity-related diseases are placing a substantial health and economic burden on the country. While the problem has been r…
PP03 A Big Problem for a Big Country. The Health and Economic Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases in Russia
Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in Russia is 2-3 times higher than in the rest of the developed world and accounts for 57% of all deaths. It has been observed that in recent years mortality from stroke is declining, whereas that from myocardial infarction is increasing. Modifiable risk factors: excessive alcohol and tobacco consumption, diet and sedentary lifestyles, have a negative effect on life expectancy resulting in high mo…
OP61 The Future Health and Economic Consequences of Recent Obesity Trends in Ireland
Background Given the scale of the current obesity epidemic and its consequences for health there has been increasing concern about the economic burden placed on society in terms of direct healthcare costs and indirect societal costs. In the Republic of Ireland obesity related costs (direct and indirect) have been estimated at 1.13 billion for 2009. The total direct healthcare costs for six major obesity related conditions (coronary heart disease …
Alarming predictions for obesity and non-communicable diseases in the Middle East
Objective The present study aimed to model obesity trends and future obesity-related disease for nine countries in the Middle East; in addition, to explore how hypothetical reductions in population obesity levels could ameliorate anticipated disease burdens. Design A regression analysis of cross-sectional data v . BMI showed age- and sex-specific BMI trends, which fed into a micro simulation with a million Monte Carlo trials for each country. We …
Obesity prevalence in Mexico
Objective Along with other countries having high and low-to-middle income, Mexico has experienced a substantial change in obesity rates. This rapid growth in obesity prevalence has led to high rates of obesity-related diseases and associated health-care costs. Design Micro-simulation is used to project future BMI trends. Additionally thirteen BMI-related diseases and health-care costs are estimated. The results are simulated for three hypothetica…
Study protocol
ISRCTN52341938 Date Registered: 31/03/2014
Modelling the implications of reducing smoking prevalence
These findings strengthen the case to set bold targets on long-term declines in smoking prevalence to achieve a tobacco 'endgame'. Results demonstrate the health and economic benefits that meeting a TFA can achieve over just 20 years. Effective ambitions and policy interventions are needed to reduce the disease and economic burden of smoking
Modelling the implications of reducing smoking prevalence
Increasing the UK TDE to 5% above inflation could effectively reduce smoking prevalence, prevent diseases and avoid healthcare costs. It would deliver substantial progress towards a tobacco-free society and should be implemented by the UK Government with urgency
Mitigating social and economic sources of trauma
The COVID-19 pandemic is projected to cause an economic shock larger than the global financial crisis of 2007-2008 and a recession as great as anything seen since the Great Depression in 1930s. The social and economic consequences of lockdowns and social distancing measures, such as unemployment, broken relationships and homelessness, create potential for intergenerational trauma extending decades into the future. In this article, we argue that, …
Measuring the health impact of Universal Basic Income as an upstream intervention
Background: In the context of the UK Government’s ‘prevention agenda’, Laura Webber and colleagues have called for a ‘health in all policies’ approach. Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a system of cash transfers to citizens. Recent research suggests it could significantly benefit population health, including via reducing stress. However, a Finnish trial of a policy with similarities to UBI has influenced debate. This was reported as a failure due …
The impact of ill-health on social mobility
Socio-economic position is a well-established driver of health status in the United Kingdom. However, less is known about the reverse relationship — the effect health conditions have on socio-economic position and social mobility. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore individual experiences and perceptions of the relationship between ill-health and social mobility amongst people with long-term physical health conditions. Structured…
Medicine (16 works) · Demography (11 works) · Environmental health (11 works) · Obesity (10 works) · Population (9 works) · Gerontology (8 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (8 works) · Overweight (8 works) · Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology (6 works) · Psychology (6 works)