Health Datasets

The following datasets are available.

Effects of Breakfast on Children’s Hunger and Calorie Consumption

Foods with a low glycaemic index (GI) release energy more slowly and so it is believed that they can be more satisfying than other foods, leading to reductions in appetite. Diets based on eating low GI foods are based on the idea that for example, if children eat low GI foods for breakfast, they will eat less during the rest of the day, but is this true?

Birth Rates achieved by In Vitro Fertilisation Clinics

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatments are designed to help couples with infertility problems to conceive. The high prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) amongst young people is an indicator that more women will find that they are unable to conceive naturally. Whether or not IVF works may be crucially important to their plans for family life.

Obesity – Can a New Drug Help?

Obesity is a major health risk throughout Europe and the USA, leading to a number of possibly life-threatening diseases. Developing a successful treatment for obesity is therefore important, as a reduction in weight can greatly reduce the risk of illness. A sustained weight loss of 5-10% of initial body weight reduces the health risks associated with obesity. Diet and exercise are useful in weight control but may not always be successful in the long term. An integrated programme of diet, exercise and drug treatment may be beneficial for obese patients.

Overdoses – Who is at Risk?

Deliberate self-harm is a major health problem in the UK, particularly among young people. The most common method is taking an overdose of a drug, accounting for over 80% of cases. Research has shown that single/divorced, unemployed, and economically deprived people are more likely to commit self-harm. Nationwide, cases among women outnumber those among men by two to one, but the women tend to be younger. A significant number of people who deliberately self-harm are likely to repeat the behaviour.

The Relationship between Weight Loss and Triglyceride Level Reduction

Triglycerides are lipids (fats) which are formed from glycerol and fatty acids. They can be absorbed into the body from food intake, particularly from fatty food, or produced in the body itself when the uptake of energy (food) exceeds the expenditure (exercise). Triglycerides provide the principal energy store for the body. Compared to carbohydrates or proteins, triglycerides produce a substantially higher number of calories per gram.

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