Dr D Smith, Prof G Moon
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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
About the Project
This project will take a repeated cross-sectional approach to exploring the evolution of dietary habits in England. The National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) is a rich dataset that collects detailed diet data annually since 2008. Prior to this, other national surveys such as the National Food Survey (1940-2000), Family Expenditure Survey (2001-2008) collected similar data on food purchasing and consumption. The aim is to take these datasets and use small-area estimation methods to model patterns of food consumption across local authority districts in England over time, with a view to exploring the impact of diet on key public health outcomes (such as obesity, type two diabetes, hypertension).
Previous research has studied diet in selected populations, in local areas, however, this will be the first national model of dietary habits and change. The results will be explored with attention given to the local environments, to consider the possible impact of retail change or other interventions on population-level diet. These results may identify scenarios that are more beneficial for population health, by modifying the variables that are shown to influence diet choice and estimating the impact on local population diet, and by extension, population health.
Candidates must have or expect to gain a first or strong upper second class degree, in an appropriate discipline, not necessarily Geography. Details on how to apply are available from Julie Drewitt, email [Email Address Removed]. Informal enquiries may be made to Dianna Smith (email [Email Address Removed]). For the latest information on postgraduate opportunities within Geography and Environment, please visit our website at http://www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/postgraduate/research_degrees/studentships.page?
Funding Notes
This is one of a range of topics currently being advertised. Funding will go to the project(s) with the best applicant(s). The studentship is funded at RCUK level, currently £14,296 per annum, with an RTSG of £750, together with home rate tuition fees. The studentship is for three years. The studentship will fully support British and EU nationals only. International students can apply but they must be able to meet the difference between home/EU and International tuition fees themselves.
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