New building practices including the switch from solid to liquid fuels, more insulation, greater sealing, use of fire doors etc has led to potentially less ventilation and increases in exposure of residents to indoor chemicals including moulds and pollen spores. Exposure to these may lead to increased risk of diseases including allergies and eczema.
This study aims to measure the severity of the problem in Cornwall and its impact on the health of the Cornish population as well as examine if public health messages can be used to reduce the impact. By collection of population health data specific groups within the population most at risk of exposure and negative health outcomes, who would most benefit from targeted health messages, can be identified.
Criteria
You should have an appropriate first degree of class 2:1 or above. A good Master`s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or a closely related discipline would also be an advantage.
The successful applicant will normally be an EU national and have a home address in Cornwall for the duration of their studies.
If English is not your first language, a language test certificate is required with the following minimum requirements for this studentship: IELTS 7.0. Personal qualities should also include the ability to work independently and high degree of motivation necessary to complete a PhD in three years.
Start date: 1st October 2011
Closing Date: 19th August 2011
For an application pack, please contact:
Bernice Wilmshurst, Senior Administrator (Research Degrees)
Peninsula College of Medicine & Dentistry,
John Bull Building, Tamar Science Park, Plymouth PL6 8BU
Telephone 01752 437471 or email pcmd-researchdegrees@pcmd.ac.uk
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Dr Nick Osborne email: nicholas.osborne@pcmd.ac.uk
Ref: PCMD-GS-0061PhD in Health and Housing at Peninsula College of Medicine & Dentistry
