Developing a healthy nation: Use of environmental data in preventing ill health
By Professor John Ainsworth I An article taken from the policy publication, Data and Decision-Making, commissioned by Policy@Manchester and the NERC Digital Solutions Hub. Healthcare is at a crossroads. Ever increasing demand from an ageing population combined with escalating costs of care…
Data and Decision Making: A new publication from academics at The University of Manchester
‘Data and Decision Making’ is a new publication from the NERC Digital Solutions Hub (DSH) and Policy@Manchester, The University of Manchester’s policy engagement unit. The publication explores how digital tools and robust environmental data access can facilitate policymakers to draw…
Determining the impact of poor air quality in cities on daily life: the value of using ‘citizen sensors’ and agile platforms
By Professor Caroline Jay, Co-Investigator of the Digital Solutions Hub The air in cities can be bad for our health. People who live in cities are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases such as COPD and be admitted to…
