B2114 - The role of environment and executive function in the social patterning of health-related behaviours - 28/11/2013
B number:
B2114
Principal applicant name:
Prof Theresa Marteau (University of Cambridge, UK)
Co-applicants:
Dr Danice Ng (MRC Biostatistics Unit, University of Cambridge, UK), Dr Rachel Pechey (University of Cambridge, UK), Dr Milica Vasiljevic (University of Cambridge, UK)
Title of project:
The role of environment and executive function in the social patterning of health-related behaviours.
Proposal summary:
Aim:
To assess the extent to which effects of environment on health-related behaviour are attenuated by executive function. In particular, to assess whether high executive function (in particular, response inhibition) negates the impact of exposure to environments that are more likely to promote less healthy choices.
Four health-related behaviours - diet, physical activity, smoking and alcohol consumption - will be explored, using measures taken between the ages of 10 and 15.
Date proposal received:
Wednesday, 20 November, 2013
Date proposal approved:
Thursday, 28 November, 2013
Keywords:
Social Position
Primary keyword:
Risk Behaviour