population health
How drug decriminalization in B.C. could help save lives
By dcc2012 | June 9, 2022
Addictions expert Dr. Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes answers key questions about the decriminalization of illegal drugs.
A province-by-province look at excess deaths in Canada during the pandemic
By dcc2012 | May 30, 2022
New study examines excess deaths across Canadian provinces during the first 19 months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fear of child separation, violence increases overdose risk for mothers
By dcc2012 | March 30, 2022
Researchers say mother-focused strategies are needed to reduce risk of overdose and other harms.
Dr. Michael Kobor to lead new UBC research program in healthy aging
By dcc2012 | March 24, 2022
The Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Program is aimed at helping people live longer, healthier lives.
Drones get blood to patients faster—and reduce waste
By dcc2012 | March 21, 2022
UBC researchers are partnering with colleagues in Rwanda to examine the use of drones for healthcare deliveries.
Reduce ADHD with more parks, less pollution
By dcc2012 | February 24, 2022
New study explores association between ADHD and environmental exposures.
More Canadians may be driving high since cannabis legalization
By dcc2012 | January 13, 2022
New UBC study shows THC prevalence among injured drivers has doubled since legalization.
Delaying second dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine produces stronger immune response
By dcc2012 | November 30, 2021
UBC-led study is first in North America to examine the timing between doses.
Understanding TikTok’s impacts on public health
By dcc2012 | November 26, 2021
UBC researchers call for global research agenda into the influential video-sharing app.