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Ben J. Smith

Researcher at University of Sydney

Publications -  86
Citations -  2939

Ben J. Smith is an academic researcher from University of Sydney. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Health promotion. The author has an hindex of 18, co-authored 67 publications receiving 2345 citations. Previous affiliations of Ben J. Smith include RMIT University & Monash University.

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Community‐based group exercise improves balance and reduces falls in at‐risk older people: a randomised controlled trial

TL;DR: Findings indicate that participation in a weekly group exercise programme with ancillary home exercises can improve balance and reduce the rate of falling in at-risk community dwelling older people.
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Exploring the role of community engagement in improving the health of disadvantaged populations: a systematic review

TL;DR: The findings suggest that CE models can lead to improved health and health behaviours among disadvantaged populations if designed properly and implemented through effective community consultation and participation.
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How the COVID-19 pandemic is focusing attention on loneliness and social isolation.

TL;DR: This paper examines the social and psychological consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on what this has revealed about the need to better understand and respond to social isolation and loneliness as public health priorities.
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Geographical influences upon physical activity participation: evidence of a 'coastal effect'.

TL;DR: The association between geographical proximity to the coast and physical activity participation levels is examined to examine the association between physical activity Participation levels.
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Validity and repeatability of the EPIC physical activity questionnaire : A validation study using accelerometers as an objective measure

TL;DR: The findings suggest that the EPIC questionnaire has acceptable measurement characteristics for ranking participants according to their level of total physical activity, and should be able to identify the presence or absence of reasonably strong aetiological associations when either recent or long-term activity is the responsible factor.