Links between disability and smoking
Smoking rates have been falling for decades, but tobacco is still a major cause of illness and premature death – and different groups in society remain persistent smokers
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The disappearance of the hump shape in illbeing by age
Lifetime happiness trend changes as youth mental health suffers.
Work and wellbeing during Covid
Comparing data from France, Germany, Italy and the UK shows that social inequalities typically increased during the pandemic
The minimum wage and career progress
If the minimum wage goes up, do people’s chances of moving to a better-paid job go down?
Families are changing and need support
Greater family-oriented thinking is needed in policy
Do social policies improve health and reduce inequalities?
Long read: what can longitudinal data tell us about the impact of social policies?
Housing affordability after the crash
Research shows trajectory of affordability after the global financial crisis
Housing insecurity worsens sleep and mental health
Urgent investment needed in social and affordable housing
The ‘Progressive Dilemma’ is illusory
Social diversity does not undermine social cohesion in Britain
‘Hostile environment’ hit minorities’ mental health
Immigration policy and ‘Windrush scandal’ increased Black people’s psychological distress
Do richer and poorer people own equally safe cars?
Linked data on inequalities in traffic accident mortality
The health case for basic income
Can universal basic income address poverty and promote public health?