Based on theory of neighbourhood effect and extensive research literature, it is obvious that
deprived communities have clear impact on individual well-being. Residents face poorly …

Background There has been increased interest in the concept of 'Positive Health'in recent
years, as it includes the ability to deal with physical, emotional and social life challenges. We …

Since the growth of research into neighbourhood effects on young people's health in the
1980s, there have been major societal changes and scientific methodological …

Objective: We examined associations between neighbourhood socioeconomic deprivation
and health-related quality of life, and estimated the mediating effects of individual-level …

Background The study investigated whether perceived relative position was associated with
mental well-being for people living in deprived areas, as a contribution to debates about …

Social capital has been linked to health outcomes, though there are some inconsistencies in
the research and the link is dependent on the measures of social capital and health used. In …

People living in deprived neighborhoods are more likely to experience poorer mental health
and wellbeing than those living in more affluent areas, even after taking personal …

Objective To assess the relationship between socioeconomic deprivation and health-related
quality of life in urban neighbourhoods, using a multilevel approach. Methods Of the …

Background There has been increasing interest in neighbourhoods' influence on individuals'
health-risk behaviours, such as smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity and diet …

Background: Prospective data from over 10 years of follow-up were used to examine
neighbourhood deprivation, social fragmentation and trajectories of health. Methods: From …