We are thrilled to announce that our colleague Philippe Paeps has been awarded the Best Presentation Prize at the 16th Conference of Young Demographers in Prague. Philippe's presentation, titled "Unequal Burdens. Unraveling Spatial Disparities in Twentieth-Century Belgian Cancer Mortality," showcased his research on the complex relationship between geography, socioeconomic factors,…
A recent study by Janna Dinneweth and Sylvie Gadeyne has shed light on the complex relationships between air pollution, socioeconomic factors, and mortality rates for dementia and Parkinson's disease (PD). Their research is conducted at the municipality level and highlights the importance of considering spatial patterns in health outcomes. Using…
It is well-known that air pollution, noise, and green spaces influence our health. But what about the way we perceive our living environment? A new study by Joachim Gotink and Sylvie Gadeyne shows that not only do objective environmental factors matter, but our personal perception of them also plays a role in…
We are delighted to announce the release of the issue titled "La mortalité selon les causes de décès : approches spatio-temporelles" in Espace Populations Sociétés. This issue, directed by Mélanie Bourguignon, Yoann Doignon, Thierry Eggerickx, Jean-Paul Sanderson, and Sophie Vanwambeke, showcases important research that delves into the spatial and temporal dimensions of mortality.…
At the recent 2024 SIDeS conference on "Demography and Environment in Historical Perspective," our PhD students Philippe Paeps and Lise Bevernaegie shed light on the complex relationship between socioeconomic factors, environmental conditions, and health outcomes in Belgium over the past century: Exploring Spatial Inequalities in Cancer Mortality in Twentieth Century…
We’re pleased to share that two of our dedicated PhD students have successfully secured FWO PhD fellowships! This accomplishment highlights their hard work and the valuable research happening within the team.Congratulations to Janna Dinneweth and Philippe Paeps! We look forward to seeing the impact of your research in the coming years.Janna’s…
We are excited to share some highlights from the recent poster session held during the INEQKILL advisory board meeting! Our PhD students showcased their progress and communication skills at a poster session at the advisory board meeting. Lise Bevernaegie , Audrey Plavsic , Philippe Paeps , Valentin Charlier , Marina…
On September 30th, 2024, Emmanuel Idohou successfully defended his PhD on "Under-5 mortality in a migratory context: the case of France and Belgium". Congratulations Emmanuel!! Abstract In immigration countries, the integration of immigrants is an ongoing debate. The health of immigrants and their children born in the host country emerges…
The second advisory board meeting of the INEQKILL research project was held recently, and it proved to be a very productive session! The meeting showcased the collaborative spirit and dedication of all involved. We appreciate the advisory board members for their valuable insights and feedback, which will undoubtedly help us…
INEQKILL members Sylvie, Janna, and Audrey succesfully presented their research findings at the European Population Conference. The conference, organized by the European Association for Population Studies (EAPS) in collaboration with the University of St Andrews (United Kingdom), took place in the historic city of Edinburgh, Scotland, from June 12th to…