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Public health research in the UK to understand and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and COVID-19 response measures

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Sheena Ramsay

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Abstract

© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2020. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ. This paper reflects concerns that funding and attention should be expanded from the important focus on those suffering and dying from COVID-19, and the safety and resources of healthcare professionals, to address wider questions on the (unequal) health and well-being impacts of COVID-19 and associated response measures. While immediate priorities such as those outlined in the WHO research agenda are undoubtedly important, additional urgent questions must be addressed. These include questions focused on (1) the non-virus impacts of preparing health and social care systems to cope with COVID-19 and (2) the health effects mediated by the educational, economic and social injuries sustained during the pandemic. Long-term, sustained and co-ordinated interdisciplinary research funding will be needed to address the long-lasting impacts of COVID-19 and its response measures.

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Author(s): Oyebode O, Ramsay SE, Brayne C

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health

Year: 2021

Volume: 75

Issue: 3

Pages: 209-212

Print publication date: 01/03/2021

Online publication date: 07/10/2020

Acceptance date: 28/09/2020

ISSN (print): 0143-005X

ISSN (electronic): 1470-2738

Publisher: BMJ Publishing Group

URL: https://doi.org/10.1136/jech-2020-214997

DOI: 10.1136/jech-2020-214997

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