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Time spent outdoors in childhood is associated with reduced risk of myopia as an adult
Myopia (near-sightedness) is an important public health issue. Spending more time outdoors can prevent myopia but the long-term association between this exposure and myopia has not been well characterised. We investigated the relationship between time spent outdoors in childhood, adolescence and young adulthood and risk of myopia in young adulthood. The Kidskin Young Adult Myopia Study (KYAMS) was a follow-up of the Kidskin Study, a sun exposure-intervention study of 1776 children aged 6-12 years.
Published research Child EpidemiologyRisk factors for COVID-19 infection, disease severity and related deaths in Africa: A systematic review
The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive evidence on risk factors for transmission, disease severity and COVID-19 related deaths in Africa. A systematic review has been conducted to synthesise existing evidence on risk factors affecting COVID-19 outcomes across Africa.
Published research Child Epidemiology Geospatial Health and DevelopmentRe-engaging an inactive cohort of young adults: Evaluating recruitment for the Kidskin Young Adult Myopia Study
We evaluate our ability to recruit participants for the Kidskin Young Adult Myopia Study, a follow-up of the Kidskin Study
Published research Child EpidemiologyRecalling our day in the sun: comparing long-term recall of childhood sun exposure with prospectively collected parent-reported data
Group data from retrospective recall of sun-related behaviours may be of limited value in studying the relationship between sun exposure and health outcomes;
Published research Child Epidemiology