@ineqkill
Welcome to INEQKILL, where we tackle the issue of ‘ultimate inequality’—disparities in death! We explore the evolution of all-cause and cause-specific mortality inequalities in Belgium from 1800 to 2025. Join us on this exciting journey! www.ineqkill.be
A new study by Janna Dinneweth and Sylvie Gadeyne reveals the complex links between air pollution, socioeconomic factors & neurological disease mortality in Belgium.
Population density is key for dementia.
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#NeurologyResearch
#PublicHealth
🌳 Your neighborhood's impact on health goes beyond air quality & green spaces—how you feel about it matters too!
Perception can affect mortality risk.👀
Discover how in the new study by Joachim Gotinck & Sylvie Gadeyne:
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#Health
#Environment
#Perceptionmatters
Exciting new research by our team member Joachim Gotink reveals educational disparities in breast cancer outcomes in Belgium (2004-2013).
Higher-educated women show higher incidence but lower mortality.
Read all about it at pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39538280/
In the latest issue of Espace Populations Sociétés, INEQKILL members present their research on the intricate spatial and temporal dimensions of mortality.
Discover how these studies illuminate health disparities and help understand public health challenges.
🔗 journals.openedition.org/eps/14303
📣 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 & 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 - Join us for an in-person workshop and hackathon on “Analysing Historical Mortality and Cause of Death Data” at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, on June 19–20, 2025. 🧵⬇️
Both studies highlight evolving socioeconomic and environmental influences on health outcomes over time. They underscore the importance of historical perspective for addressing current health inequalities! #PublicHealth #HealthHistory"
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Fast forward to 2011, and the picture has changed dramatically. Lower education levels were now linked to increased CVD mortality, while air pollution showed minimal impact at the aggregated level. (4/5)
Lise's study compares cardiovascular mortality in 1910 vs 2011. In 1910 higher literacy and income correlated with elevated CVD mortality. Industrial activity, measured by horsepower, was also associated with higher standardized mortality rates. (3/5)
Philippe's research reveals changing cancer mortality patterns in 20th-century Belgium. Industrialized areas showed high rates, but some rural areas are surprisingly affected too, presenting a paradox that warrants further investigation. (2/5)
Fascinating insights on health inequalities at the #SIDeS2024 triennial conference!
Our PhD candidates Lise Bevernaegie and Philippe Paeps presented their innovative research during the 'Health Inequalities in the Past: Social and Environmental Determinants' session. (1/5)
Great News from the Ineqkill Research Project!
We’re pleased to share that two of our PhD students have successfully secured FWO fellowships! 🎉
Congratulations to Janna Dinneweth and @philippepaeps.bsky.social ! We look forward to seeing the impact of your research! 👏 #Ineqkill #FWO
Join prof. Isabelle Devos for an insightful online lecture on The Epidemiological Transition! Discover how health patterns evolve over time and how they influence public health.
📅 Date: 4/10
🕒 Time: 14:00-16:00 CEST
Register now: greatleap.eu/event/online...
#Epidemiology #PublicHealth #Greatleap
At that meeting, we presented some of our analysis of #mortality trends in #Belgium, using non-linear model (inspired by Sean Clouston) to model mortality transition at municipality level, after smoothing and interpolating:
We wrapped up our second #INEQKILL Advisory Board meeting! 🎉 Big thanks to all the AB members for their valuable insights and contributions to our discussions on the epidemiological transition in Belgium and the drivers of health inequalities ! 👏
#HealthInequalities #HistMed