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Health Economics Research Centre (HERC)

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The Health Economics Research Centre (HERC) contributes to health and healthcare in the UK and internationally, by conducting research on economic aspects of health and disease, the costs and benefits of prevention and treatment, and the design and evaluation of health systems. Its teaching and training programme includes undergraduate lectures, teaching and supervision of MSc and DPhil students, and a wide range of short courses, workshops and presentations.

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes all the diseases of the heart and circulation such as coronary heart disease, angina, heart attack, congenital heart disease and stroke. Despite improvements in the prevention and treatment of CVD, it remains the leading cause of death worldwide particularly in developed countries.
Cardiovascular Disease
More than half a million people worldwide have a kidney transplant and many more are waiting for one. People with kidney disease have a much higher risk of developing a number of diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease. In Diabetes Mellitus blood sugar levels are raised over a prolonged period. People with diabetes are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and damage to the eyes. Rates of type-2 diabetes have increased rapidly in recent decades due to changes in diet and other lifestyle factors.
Kidney Disease and Diabetes
Health Economics research explores the economic aspects of health and disease including the determinants of health, the economic consequences of ill health, the costs and benefits of prevention and treatment, and the financing, design and evaluation of health systems.
Healthcare Economics
Perinatal research aims to improve the health and care of mothers, babies and families. This involves using different methodological approaches with the goal of generating robust research evidence about the causes, consequence and treatment of conditions and exposures during conception, pregnancy and around the time of birth.
Perinatal Health
Obesity is a major factor influencing the burden of disease globally. We investigate the impact of obesity on health and on the healthcare system across a range of diseases. Our research into diet and nutrition assesses the environmental determinants of dietary behaviour and models and evaluates population based interventions, such as food labelling and so-called junk food taxes, which aim to promote healthier eating.
Diet, Nutrition and Obesity
Degenerative diseases of the brain and nervous system such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease and motor neuron disease, are common and serious health problems of middle and old age.
Dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases
Infectious diseases can be caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. Despite improvements in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, they remain a leading cause of death and disability in many countries. New infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, can spread rapidly with serious global consequences.
Infectious Diseases