Nisreen A Alwan

In Wales, 24.8% of children aged 4-5 years live with overweight/obesity. Obesity is linked to developing multiple long-term conditions. We aimed to predict childhood obesity using healthcare and wider demographic, socioeconomic, and area-le…

BackgroundThere is minimal research investigating whether multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) can be predicted using early-life data. We examined whether the risk of later-life MLTCs that impact everyday functioning can be predicted from …

BackgroundEvidence on how policy interventions early in childhood can prevent or delay multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) is limited. We modelled prevention scenarios using five early-life domains on the outcome of MLTCs with role-limita…

BackgroundRoutine primary care data may be a valuable resource for preconception health research and to inform the provision of preconception care.AimTo review how primary care data could provide information on the prevalence of preconcepti…

Introduction There is growing scientific and policy recognition that optimising health before a potential pregnancy (preconception health) improves reproductive outcomes and the lifelong health of future children. However, public awareness …

IntroductionThere is growing scientific and policy recognition that optimising health before a potential pregnancy (preconception health) improves reproductive outcomes and the lifelong health of future children. However, public awareness o…

Abstract Study question What is the prevalence of other benign gynaecological conditions in women with endometriosis. Are women with endometriosis at a higher risk of these conditions? Summary answer Women with endometriosis are at a higher…

ABSTRACT: Endometriosis is a chronic and debilitating condition which can affect the entire reproductive life course of women with a potentially detrimental effect on pregnancy. Pregnancy (and increasing parity) can affect endometriosis by …

Initiatives to optimise preconception health are emerging following growing recognition that this may improve the health and well-being of women and men of reproductive age and optimise health in their children. To inform and evaluate such …