Shaping Public hEalth poliCies To Reduce ineqUalities and harM (SPECTRUM) SPECTRUM is a multi-university, multi-agency research consortium focusing on the commercial determinants of health and health inequalities. We are funded by the UK Prevention Research Partnership. SPECTRUM will generate new evidence to inform the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) caused by unhealthy commodities focusing initially on tobacco and alcohol but extending work to unhealthy food and drinks. SPECTRUM research aims to transform policy and practice to encourage and enable healthy environments and behaviours. Commercial determinants of health The consumption of tobacco, alcohol and foods high in fat, salt and sugar are causes of non-communicable diseases and drivers of health inequalities around the world. Our consumption of these harmful products is heavily influenced by the powerful companies that make them. SPECTRUM is helping to identify and evaluate potential policies to prevent and reduce harm from unhealthy products. Our research Our research aims to inform policy and practice to encourage and enable healthy environments and behaviours. Our team Find out more about our team, which brings together over 20 disciplines. Our partners Meet our partners, helping us to deliver research with impact. Our funder SPECTRUM is funded by the UK Prevention Research Partnership. Latest news New study finds ending the sale of tobacco will create new jobs and boost the economyParticipants highly rate SPECTRUM’s alcohol knowledge exchange workshop (14th-16th January 2025)Vapes four times more profitable to convenience stores than tobaccoFirst study of its kind find voucher scheme helps new mums to stay smoke freeOne million adults smoke menthol-flavoured cigarettes in Britain despite ban Insights and blogs Exploring young people’s views of alcohol sports sponsorship: findings from a qualitative research studyUnderstanding the complex links between mental health and unhealthy commodity useMultistakeholder Initiatives in the Global Food System: Transformative change or reinforcing the status quo?What Should Governments Do About Harmful Products? Insights from Glasgow's Citizens' JuriesStubbing smoking out: what do people think? Publications and submissions Explore outputs from the SPECTRUM consortium, including research publications and submissions to consultations. View our latest publications View consultation responses Social media Follow and connect with us on Twitter and YouTube.Twitter: @SPECTRUMresYouTube: @SPECTRUMres This article was published on 2023-12-08
