The European Centre for Environment and Human Health Truro Health & Wellbeing Campus Cornwall, UK Professor Lora E Fleming MD PhD MPH MSC

Introducing the Centre The European Centre’s Mission is: “To explore the interconnections between the Environment and Human Health using a unique cross- cutting interdisciplinary approach.” Director, Manager, Chair Advisory Board 45+ Researchers & Staff 20+ PhD Students 16 Masters Program Environment & Human Health External Oversight Advisory Board SW Environmental Health Forum & Other Forum Director, Manager, Chair Advisory Board 45+ Researchers & Staff 20+ PhD Students 16 Masters Program Environment & Human Health External Oversight Advisory Board SW Environmental Health Forum & Other Forum Interdisciplinary approach Excellence in Science Interactions with Business Local, National, International Collaborations & Interactions Interdisciplinary approach Excellence in Science Interactions with Business Local, National, International Collaborations & Interactions

Selected Interdisciplinary Research & Approach

Increasing Toxin Levels with Age: Jess Tyrrell PhD et al

Demographic Change & Pharmaceutical Use Selected Interdisciplinary Research

Pharmaceuticals in the Terrestrial Environment Which pharmaceuticals should we research? How much is excreted? What are the metabolites? Degradation in the sewage treatment works? Partition into sludge or biosolids? Can we use models to predict this? Does the biosolid form matter? Does the soil type matter? Does it degrade? Do crop plants uptake? Does the crop matter? Can we predict uptake? Is it bioactive/toxic? Is it bioavailable? Research Questions Clare Redshawe PhD et al Will Gaze PhD, Clare Redshaw et al

Health and Wellbeing from the Environment Rockpool rambles Sailin Sailing Coastal walks Swimming Kayaking Surfing Diving Bluegym.org.uk Blue Gym = Campaign + Research Rigorous scientific studies (Secondary Data, Intervention & Mechanistic studies)

Health & Wellbeing in the Natural Environment Across the Life Course Transitions into Retirement Young Adults & Outdoor Physical Activity (ESRC/National Trust) ‘Stories of the Sea’: Exploring Embedment in Deprived Coastal Communities Cassie Phoenix PhD et al

Choice Card Example Source: Taylor, T., Longo, A. (2010) Valuing algal bloom in the Black Sea Coast of Bulgaria: A choice experiments approach. Journal of Environmental Management 91:

Fig 1. The coast and good health in urban areas. Age standardised % of population stating ‘good health’ relative to those in areas furthest from the coast (>50km) - adjusted regression coefficients with 95% confidence intervals; total and by income deprivation quintile. Wheeler, White, Stahl-Timmins & Depledge (in press). Does living near the coast improve health and well-being? Health & Place. Self-reported Health Census Data (England, n = 48 million) Selected Interdisciplinary Research

Basic Experimental Paradigm Stressor T1 Mood Physio. T2 Mood Physio. Green Space Blue Space Grey Space Lab work:Applied Settings & Different Populations Dental surgeries (+ VR) (Films, Sounds, + During Exercise) Mat White PhD et al

Applied field work White, Hignett & Pahl (2012). Surf to Success Outcomes: Can Learning to Surf Promote Individual and Environmental Well-Being? Project Report for Ecominds. * * * * Vulnerable Communities

Cornwall Healthy & Sustainable Workplace Research Programme ↓Absenteeism ↑Productivity ↑Mental Health & Wellbeing ↓MD Visits, Rx, Referrals ↑Protection & Appreciation of the Natural Environment Jane Abraham et al

Carbon & Cost Model: NHS Adam Pollard PhD et al

Visual information presentation Investigating the use of information graphics to explain the effects of climate change on health, compared to textual presentation. Will Stahl TimmonsPhD et al

Metorologic Data Nick Osborne PhD et al

Ruth Garside PhD et al Environment & Human Health Reviews

Business Interactions Thandie Hara, Cath Hale et al

Will Stahl-Timmins PhD et al An interdisciplinary discussion forum, aimed at encouraging collaboration between scientists, media professionals, educators and businesses. SouthWest Fora

Questions? Collaborations? Masters and PhD Programmes in Environment and Human Health