Type and density of independent takeaway outlets: a geographical mapping study in a low socioeconomic ward, Manchester.

Objectives: The socioeconomic disparity in childhood and early adult obesity prevalence has been well characterised. Takeaway outlets may cluster in lower socioeconomic areas and their proximity to schools is of concern. This study aimed to map takeaway food outlets, characterise takeaway types and their proximity to educational institutions within a low socioeconomic ward in Manchester.

Sociocultural aspects of takeaway food consumption in a low-socioeconomic ward in Manchester: a grounded theory study.

Objectives: Takeaway foods form a growing proportion of the UK diet. This consumption is linked with poor health outcomes due to their adverse nutritional profile. However, there is little research regarding the sociocultural context surrounding the consumption of takeaway meals.

A qualitative analysis of the enforcement of the regulation of nutrition and health claims made for foods and its implications for health.

In common with local government organisations across the world, local authorities in the UK have responsibility for promoting health. A key part of this function is the frontline enforcement activities of officers responsible for compliance with health and nutrition claims. This study identifies attitudes, values and practices of enforcers: namely trading standards and environmental health officers, when faced with the problem of non-compliance with the Regulation.

Public reaction to the UK government strategy on childhood obesity in England: A qualitative and quantitative summary of online reaction to media reports.

This work aimed to summarise public real-time reaction to the publication of the UK government childhood obesity strategy by applying a novel research design method. We used a netnographic technique to carry out thematic analysis of user-generated comments to online newspaper articles related to the strategy. We examined likes/dislikes associated with comments as a proxy of agreement of the wider community with identified themes.

Injury and illness incidence in a Sergeants Major Academy class.

Purpose: This study examined the incidence and risk factors for training injuries and illnesses for 149 male and 6 female U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy students.

Injury occurrence and risk factors in construction engineers and combat artillery soldiers.

Objectives: This 1-year prospective study compared 125 construction engineers and 188 combat artillery soldiers to determine whether there were differences in injury occurrences/ types because of their diverse occupational tasks and training requirements. Also, intrinsic factors were studied to establish any associations with a soldier's risk for injury.

Methods: Prestudy height, weight, and body mass index and fitness (3.