International HBSC study - young people’s online habits in Scotland
New data from the WHO Regional Office for Europe reveals a sharp rise in problematic social media use among adolescents in Scotland.
From 30th June 2025, staff and research projects in the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit (SPHSU) are being transferred to other groups in the School of Health & Wellbeing. While our research will continue within the School, most Unit specific functions will cease at this time, although the official award funding end is 31st March 2026.
At MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, we conduct high quality research that has a real impact on health and wellbeing, and on reducing health inequalities – both at home and across the globe.
We have a particular focus on developing and using cutting-edge methods to understand how social, behavioural, economic, political and environmental factors influence health. We work with decision makers, practitioners and the public to identify interventions and policies that can have an effective and sustained impact on health and wellbeing, particularly among those most in need.
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New WHO/Europe report reveals high rates of unprotected sex among adolescents
A new report from the WHO Regional Office for Europe reveals that condom use among sexually active adolescents has declined significantly since 2014, with rates of unprotected sex worryingly high.
