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Llwyd Orton

Senior Lecturer in Neurophysiology, Manchester Metropolitan University
Verified email at mmu.ac.uk
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[HTML][HTML] The use of research evidence in public health decision making processes: systematic review

L Orton, F Lloyd-Williams, D Taylor-Robinson… - PloS one, 2011 - journals.plos.org
Background The use of research evidence to underpin public health policy is strongly
promoted. However, its implementation has not been straightforward. The objectives of this …

[HTML][HTML] Are interventions to promote healthy eating equally effective for all? Systematic review of socioeconomic inequalities in impact

R McGill, E Anwar, L Orton, H Bromley… - BMC public health, 2015 - Springer
Background Interventions to promote healthy eating make a potentially powerful contribution
to the primary prevention of non communicable diseases. It is not known whether healthy …

[HTML][HTML] Systematic review of dietary salt reduction policies: evidence for an effectiveness hierarchy?

…, C Kypridemos, M O'Flaherty, R McGill, L Orton… - PloS one, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Background Non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention strategies now prioritise four
major risk factors: food, tobacco, alcohol and physical activity. Dietary salt intake remains …

[BOOK][B] Financial literacy: Lessons from international experience

L Orton - 2007 - oaresource.library.carleton.ca
Financial education has been part of the school system for some time, yet a broader concern
with financial literacy, or financial capability, among the population as a whole is relatively …

[HTML][HTML] How could differences in 'control over destiny'lead to socio-economic inequalities in health? A synthesis of theories and pathways in the living environment

M Whitehead, A Pennington, L Orton, S Nayak… - Health & place, 2016 - Elsevier
We conducted the first synthesis of theories on causal associations and pathways
connecting degree of control in the living environment to socio-economic inequalities in …

[HTML][HTML] The effects of policy actions to improve population dietary patterns and prevent diet-related non-communicable diseases: scoping review

L Hyseni, M Atkinson, H Bromley, L Orton… - European journal of …, 2017 - nature.com
Poor diet generates a bigger non-communicable disease (NCD) burden than tobacco,
alcohol and physical inactivity combined. We reviewed the potential effectiveness of policy …

Corticosteroids for prevention of mortality in people with tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

JA Critchley, F Young, L Orton… - The Lancet infectious …, 2013 - thelancet.com
Background The effects of corticosteroids are systemic, but their benefits in tuberculosis are
thought to be organ specific, with clinicians using them routinely to treat some forms of …

[HTML][HTML] What is the impact on health and wellbeing of interventions that foster respect and social inclusion in community-residing older adults? A systematic review of …

S Ronzi, L Orton, D Pope, NK Valtorta, NG Bruce - Systematic reviews, 2018 - Springer
Background Many interventions have been developed to promote respect and social
inclusion among older people, but the evidence on their impacts on health has not been …

[HTML][HTML] Using photovoice methods to explore older people's perceptions of respect and social inclusion in cities: Opportunities, challenges and solutions

S Ronzi, D Pope, L Orton, N Bruce - SSM-population health, 2016 - Elsevier
Urbanisation and population ageing have contributed to recognise cities as important
settings for healthy ageing. This paper considers opportunities, challenges and solutions of …

[BOOK][B] Social innovation in Canada: An update

M Goldenberg, W Kamoji, L Orton, M Williamson - 2009 - Citeseer
The growth of social innovation, both in Canada and internationally, has been significant
over the last few years, during which time there has been considerable evolution in the …