
Michael Watson
Contributor at Freelance
Retired dentist writes a lot for dental publications
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4 weeks ago |
bmj.com | Michael Watson
Dear Editor We are grateful to Iacobucci for drawing attention to the fact that Public Health has considerable potential to reduce the number of early deaths.(1) The data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) is used to show the scale of the opportunities for prevention in relation to important public health areas including alcohol, drugs and cancers.(2) However, for children and young people (aged 0 to 19 years), the leading cause of avoidable mortality in 2023 in England and Wales...
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1 month ago |
bmj.com | Michael Watson |Angela Towers
Dear Editor, Levels of homelessness and precarious housing are rising significantly in England leaving many individuals, including children, in dangerous positions.(1,2) Ashwell and colleagues’ state that there is much that can be done by healthcare professionals to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness.(1) In their thorough article they describe some of the health impacts as well as recommending a range of sound practical considerations and actions for health professionals...
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1 month ago |
bmj.com | Michael Watson
Dear Editor,The Institute of Health Promotion and Education (IHPE) fully agrees with the Centre for Mental Health report findings that the Government should invest in children and young people by training and employing more health visitors and school nurses.(1) Mental health is a critical issue for babies, children and young people, and investing in evidence-based interventions, such as those highlighted in the report, will have major impacts.
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Feb 25, 2025 |
bmj.com | Michael Watson
Dear Editor,Professor Majeed makes a very important point that we fully agree with – “We need to guide the NHS and our public health system and that’s best done by using data”. Public health data is complex, often making it challenging to separate causal relationships from trivial correlations and multiple interrelated factors. Cautious, expert analysis is required so as to effectively target impactful indicators.
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Jan 7, 2025 |
bmj.com | Michael Watson
Rapid Response: Dear Editor We fully agree with Marmot – “Poor quality housing is harming our health.”(1) Moreover, poorer people are dying younger than richer people and lack of good quality, safe homes is an important factor in this dire situation.(2) Good quality homes are crucial for health, and Marmot is right to stress the dual tasks that are needed: tackling existing homes and new builds.(1) Lack of enough safe and healthy homes is not just a tragedy for individuals and families but...
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