A new network has been established to bring together researchers from across the UK to boost research into sustainable and equitable population health improvement.
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has established Population Health Improvement UK (PHI-UK) with a £35 million investment over four years, bringing together expertise and insight from across research, public health and community organisations.
Its aim is to find innovative and inclusive ways to improve the health of people, places and communities and reduce health inequalities through the development and evaluation of long-lasting and environmentally sustainable interventions.
Priority research areas include:
- creating healthy urban spaces
- supporting mental health and wellbeing
- understanding and addressing the negative health effects of commercial products and practices
- enhancing our modelling capabilities to address urgent policy and economic challenges
