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Students win in Round 1 of Canadian Evaluation Society annual Case Competition
SPPH students Jackie Siegel, Zahra Remtulla, Petra Lolic, Laura Ball, and Crystal Sun form team which will compete in finals… Read More
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Sugary drinks weigh heavily on teenage obesity
Students in B.C. schools where sugary drinks were available consumed them more often and were more likely to be obese… Read More
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Canadians spend more on private health insurance for smaller payouts
A new study found that Canadians paid $6.8 billion more in premiums than they received in benefits in 2011. Photo:… Read More
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Texting for HIV care in Kenya receives Grand Challenges funding
The grant will enable expansion of a texting program to HIV patients in rural, remote parts of Kenya, increasing the… Read More
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South African healthcare workers face greater risk for TB, HIV
UBC’s Annalee Yassi is helping South Africa implement World Health Organization occupational health guidelines. Photo: Martin Dee Read More
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Air pollution and asthma
Depending on your genes, traffic-related air pollution can double the risk of asthma. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Read More
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Emerging Issues in Data Privacy and Protection
What are the emerging issues that may well re-define the privacy landscape in the coming year? Read More
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Research Spotlight: Metagenomics for Public Health
Metagenomics may be a new and powerful tool used to study for infectious diseases. Photo: Vincent Montoya and Ruth R.… Read More
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Spotlight: Acoustic environments in long-term care facilities associated with stress in workers
Led by Dr. George Astrakianakis, the research team measured sound and stress levels of healthcare workers in long-term care facilities. Read More
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Canadian Cancer Society names obesity mapping research by Cancer Prevention Centre one of top stories of 2013
Dr. Carolyn Gotay and the Cancer Prevention Centre team updated maps showing obesity rates in the country, indicating that obesity… Read More
