Ineqkillers present @ Belgian Demography Day

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Several members of the INEQKILL team recently presented their research at the Belgian Demography Day, held on 25 April 2025 in Leuven. Philippe Paeps shared findings from his spatiotemporal analysis of inequalities in cancer-specific mortality in Belgium between 1961 and 1991, while Marina Vergeles presented her work demonstrating that duration…

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INEQKILL at ESSHC 2025: New Research on Historical Health Inequalities in Belgium

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At the European Social Science History Conference (ESSHC) 2025 in Leiden, INEQKILL was represented by Isabelle Devos and Philippe Paeps, who each presented new research on long-term health disparities in Belgium. Isabelle Devos presented the paper “Urban Health Penalties: The Epidemiological Transition in Belgian Cities, 1890–2019,” co-authored with Mélanie Bourguignon,…

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Best presentation award for cancer mortality research at Young Demographers Conference

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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,…

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How do spatial patterns and environmental conditions shape mortality risks for neurological diseases?
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How do spatial patterns and environmental conditions shape mortality risks for neurological diseases?

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…

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Perception Matters: How our view of the environment affects mortality risk
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Perception Matters: How our view of the environment affects mortality risk

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…

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New Insights into Breast Cancer and Education in Belgium

Our colleague Joachim Gotink has published a paper exploring the intricate relationship between educational levels and breast cancer outcomes in Belgium. This comprehensive research, covering data from 2004 to 2013, offers unprecedented insights into how socioeconomic factors intersect with breast cancer incidence and survival rates. Key highlights of Joachim's research…

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New publication Espace, Populations Sociétés
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New publication Espace, Populations Sociétés

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.…

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Unveiling Historical Health Inequalities: New insights from the 2024 SIDeS Conference
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Unveiling Historical Health Inequalities: New insights from the 2024 SIDeS Conference

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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…

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Great News from the Ineqkill Research Project!

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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…

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