Are underserved groups always disadvantaged when it comes to mortality? We looked at this using Census-linked data for the entire adult population of Northern Ireland. The answer is more complicated than you’d think.
Dr Emma Ross
@dremmaross.bsky.social
Research Fellow @adrcni. Research interests include mental health, self-harm, and suicide.
“Every prescription tells a small part of someone’s health story.” Northern Ireland’s Enhanced Prescribing Database (EPD) helps researchers bring those stories together to understand population health, from dementia care to inequalities in screening. Find out more: ijpds.org/news/12-05-2...
At today’s launch of the new report and animation from @adrcni.bsky.social, led by @drsarahmckenna.bsky.social, on children’s social care and homelessness in NI: The evidence shows the disproportionate burden on young people with a social care history, especially at key transition points.
How do mortality patterns differ across underserved groups? Join me at ‘The Public’s Data for the Public’s Benefit’ event (part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2025) to hear how Census-linked data has been used to uncover inequalities in mortality risk across Northern Ireland.
Our work @adrcni.bsky.social shows how linked data can drive change and improve outcomes. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re highlighting our research on self-harm and suicide in Northern Ireland - and how data can inform prevention and support better mental health policy. 🧠 🔗 bit.ly/42BrFxs
Policy brief: Self-harm & suicide in Northern Ireland: New evidence from linked administrative data
The information presented in this policy brief summarises findings from five published research papers by researchers based within the Administrative Data Re...
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