News tagged with canadian journal of public health


Researchers say helmet laws effective

(Medical Xpress) -- University of Alberta researchers have confirmed that helmet bylaws increase wearing rates among adults.

Health created Apr 22, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

British Columbia traffic deaths could be cut in half, study says

A study by a Simon Fraser University researcher shows British Columbia has much higher traffic death rates than most northern European countries. Comparisons to the safest country, the Netherlands, suggest B.C. could reduce ...

Health created Feb 28, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Canadian adult obesity at historic high

Obesity rates across Canada are reaching alarming levels and continue to climb, according to a new University of British Columbia study.

Overweight and Obesity created Feb 27, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New study proposes public health guidelines to reduce the harms from cannabis use

A new research study conducted by an international team of experts recommends a public health approach to cannabis - including evidence-based guidelines for lower-risk use - to reduce the health harms that result from the ...

Health created Sep 22, 2011 | popularity 1.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0