The multi-dimensional neighbourhood and health: a cross-sectional analysis of the Scottish Household Survey, 2001

Parkes, A. and Kearns, A. (2006) The multi-dimensional neighbourhood and health: a cross-sectional analysis of the Scottish Household Survey, 2001. Health and Place, 12(1), pp. 1-18. (doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2004.03.004)

Abstract

Neighbourhoods may influence the health of individual residents in different ways: via the social and physical environment, as well as through facilities and services. Not all factors may be equally important for all population subgroups. A cross-sectional analysis of the Scottish Household Survey 2001 examined a range of neighbourhood factors for links with three health outcomes and two health-related behaviours. The results support the hypothesis that the neighbourhood has a multi-dimensional impact on health. There was also some evidence that the relationship between neighbourhood factors and health varied according to the population subgroup, although not in a consistent manner.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Parkes, Dr Alison and Kearns, Professor Ade
• Authors: Parkes, A., and Kearns, A.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU
• Journal Name: Health and Place
• ISSN: 1353-8292
• ISSN (Online): 1873-2054