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Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:17:51 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503867&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164544%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Paradis G PMID: 22164544 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503867 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503866&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164545%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hancock T Abstract The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion was created 25 years--a whole generation--ago, and this tribute to the Charter and some of its key authors was given at the CPHA Conference in June 2011. The Charter placed on the agenda for health promotion and public health a set of issues and challenges that we are still a long way from fully addressing. Among the key ideas and values in the Charter are peace, social justice and equity, ecosystem health, empowerment, a 'whole of government' approach and the settings approach. The implementation of these concepts are now challenges for the next generation of health promoters. PMID: 22164545 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503866 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503865&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164546%26dopt%3DAbstract This article addresses one type of intersectoral action, Health in All Policies (HiAP), and asks questions about why it has not gained a place in governments across Canada. Possible barriers are suggested, such as current structural and political factors that prevent long-range, shared strategies to improve health. Suggestions are made for generating economic and evaluative data on HiAP, developing more sensitive tools for measuring HiAP and adopting explicit "trans-sectoral" approaches to policy-making. PMID: 22164546 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503865 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503864&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164547%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Viehbeck SM, Melnychuk R, McDougall CW, Greenwood H, Edwards NC Abstract To date, some work has been undertaken to define a code and stewardship framework for public health ethics. However, gaps in our understanding and application of ethics to the field of population and public health (PPH) remain. This paper presents the approach to building capacity for PPH ethics by three national-level organizations: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research-Institute of Population and Public Health, the National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy, and the Public Health Agency of Canada. By first looking at each of the organizations' respective activities and then across organizations, we synthesize our common approaches, highlight future directions and pose questions aim... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503864 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503863&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164548%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Deonandan RS Abstract The discontinuation of the Canadian long-form mandatory census presents a crisis for data users. Examined as a tension between the need to preserve individual civil liberties and the need to curtail those liberties for the public good, the census crisis presents an opportunity for a public discussion on the specifics of our national values, beliefs and expectations. PMID: 22164548 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503863 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503862&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164549%26dopt%3DAbstract We present some epidemiological and analytical data that challenge some of these assertions and decisions. We recommend a better integration of public health arguments into the commercialization and marketing of online gambling. PMID: 22164549 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503862 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503861&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164550%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: White F Abstract In 1970, led by Canada, the world's richest nations pledged 0.7% of their gross national income (GNI) to official development assistance (ODA). Although this pledge has been renewed several times, with the exception of only five countries, ODA allocations have lagged chronically behind this commitment. Put more bluntly, our rhetoric outpaces our actions. For example, spending only 0.3% GNI on development, Canada performs at about 40% of its pledge. The good news is that development assistance for health has improved over the past two decades, mostly due to private development assistance (PDA) and favourable shifts within bilateral and multilateral funding, but clearly more must be done to enhance this effort. Actions in support of the Millennium Developmen... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503861 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503860&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164551%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mishra L, Banerjee AT, MacLennan ME, Gorczynski PF, Zinszer KA Abstract Students vocalized their concern with public health training programs in Canada at the 2010 CPHA Centennial Conference. Given these concerns, we reviewed the objectives and curricula of public health graduate (master's) programs in Canada. Our objective was to understand to what extent public and population health graduate programs in Canada support interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and knowledge translation and exchange (KTE) training. This was achieved through a review of all public and population health master's programs in Canada identified from the public health graduate programs listed on the Public Health Agency of Canada website (n = 33) plus an additional four programs that were not origina... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503860 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503859&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164552%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Despite being an important practice factor, this is the first study to reveal the negative influence of PHNs' autonomy when in interaction with an excessive workload. Significant workload findings and the presence of generational differences suggest the need for development of workload measurement tools and public health human resource strategies tailored to a multi-generational workforce. PMID: 22164552 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503859 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503858&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164553%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: EHOs engage in a broad and varied health promotion practice. Practical training with a focus on health promotion implementation in the BC context, and clear and consistent direction regarding expectations and accountability, would facilitate greater involvement. PMID: 22164553 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503858 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503857&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164554%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: In these negotiations, because physicians are the ones solicited by the other partners, the application of population responsibility increasingly becomes an opportunity to develop a medically oriented primary care organization. PMID: 22164554 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503857 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503856&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164555%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Smith MA, MacLaurin TL Abstract During pregnancy, a woman's immune system is compromised and she is at an increased risk of infection and illness. In particular, the risk of contracting foodborne listeriosis is 20 times greater for pregnant women than for other women of reproductive age. Considering the negative effects of listeriosis on the developing fetus and that more than 380,000 babies were born in Canada in 2010, listeriosis is an important public health concern. And yet, in Canada, it is not clear who is responsible for educating pregnant women on the importance of safe food handling and the avoidance of high-risk foods. Not all women attend prenatal education classes and the circle of care during pregnancy is highly variable. Physicians, however, are very often in... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503856 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503855&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164556%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Universal vaccination of pregnant women appears cost-effective when delivered by PHC or as part of a routine FP prenatal visit. Targeted vaccination of pregnant women with co-morbidities can be cost-saving, but the possibility of higher vaccine uptake with a universal compared to a targeted strategy must be considered in addition to costs in program planning. PMID: 22164556 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503855 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503854&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164557%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: The public costs to implement and maintain CSH are modest. They leveraged substantial local funding and in-kind contributions, underlining community support for healthy eating and active living. Where CSH is effective in preventing childhood overweight, it is most likely cost-effective too, as costs for future chronic diseases are mounting. CSH programs that are proven effective and cost-effective have enormous potential for broad implementation and for reducing the public health burden associated with obesity. PMID: 22164557 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503854 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503853&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164558%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Rules can have preventive properties that can serve to moderate children's interacting with hazards when alone, but this seems to vary depending on the type of rule that has been taught. Given that falls are a leading cause of injury hospitalization for children and that parents are not emphasizing fall prevention as much as other types of injuries, efforts should be extended to promote parents' shifting their prevention approaches to better address this particular injury risk. PMID: 22164558 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503853 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503852&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164559%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Afifi TO Abstract Child maltreatment is a major public health problem associated with impairment in childhood, adolescence, and extending throughout the lifespan. Within Canada, high-quality child maltreatment studies have been conducted and are critical for informing prevention and intervention efforts. However, compared to other parts of the world (e.g., United States, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Mexico), the number of studies conducted in Canada is far fewer and the data used to study this important public health problem are less diverse. Importantly, to date, representative data on child maltreatment from the general population at the national level in Canada do not exist. This means that many questions regarding child maltreatment in Canada remain unanswered.... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503852 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503851&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164560%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: We have found that bullying is more common for First Nations youth living on-reserve, compared to other Canadian youth. Given that the independent risk indicators also appear to be different, we hope that this new information can aid in the design of effective bullying strategies. PMID: 22164560 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503851 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503850&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164561%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Based on analyses of data collected, the results did not demonstrate a statistically significant difference in recent internal exposure to inorganic arsenic between the community with and the one without industrial or other point sources of environmental arsenic contamination. However, individual characteristics such as age and sex are important contributors to urinary inorganic arsenic levels. PMID: 22164561 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503850 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503849&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164562%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The direct and indirect effect pathways of risk factors contribute to the understanding of the role of multiple risk factors as well as the corresponding intervention strategies. The intervention in the acute phase perhaps should be mainly targeted on the direct factor of depression; before the acute phase (or even earlier) or after the acute phase, it should be mainly targeted on the indirect factor of socio-economic status. PMID: 22164562 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503849 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503848&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164563%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Buchan A, Sergi M PMID: 22164563 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503848 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503847&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164564%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mecredy GC, Bondy SJ, Brown KS, Cohen JE PMID: 22164564 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503847 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5503846&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22164565%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Edwards N, Rouleau J, Tamblyn R, Joanette Y PMID: 22164565 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5503846 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5503846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5371102&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22032093%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Paradis G PMID: 22032093 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5371102 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5371102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5371101&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22032094%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Given the prevalence and age distribution of cannabis use in Canada, a public health approach to cannabis use is overdue. LRCUG constitute a potentially valuable tool in facilitating a reduction of health harms from cannabis use on a population level. PMID: 22032094 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5371101 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5371101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5371100&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22032095%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Erickson PG PMID: 22032095 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5371100 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5371100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5371099&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22032096%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: NMPOU is an emerging epidemic in Canada across all income and age groups, and is associated with other substance use and mental health problems. Improved survey designs are required for more accurate population estimates of NMPOU. PMID: 22032096 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5371099 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5371099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5371098&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22032097%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: More studies investigating the prevalence/incidence of alcohol-affected people in the criminal justice system are required. There is an urgent need to raise awareness about the prevalence and disabilities of individuals with FASD in the criminal justice system and about appropriate responses. The criminal justice system is an ideal arena for intervention efforts aimed at the rehabilitation and prevention or reduction of recidivism in this unique population. PMID: 22032097 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5371098 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5371098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5371097&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22032098%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: An outbreak of mumps in a correctional setting was successfully contained via implementation and tailoring of basic infection control measures, and vaccination of inmates and staff. Given the relatively young age of many inmates and the parallels between prisons and dormitories, it could be argued that inmates may represent another group of individuals for whom a second dose of mumps vaccine (if not received in childhood) would be beneficial as primary prophylaxis. PMID: 22032098 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5371097 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5371097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5371096&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22032099%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Boggild AK, Yuan L, Low DE, McGeer AJ Abstract In March and April 2009, pandemic H1N1 2009 influenza A virus (pH1N1 2009) emerged among residents of and travelers to Mexico, the United States and Canada. During the 2009 pandemic, cases of pH1N1 2009 infection were reported from over 214 countries, with at least 18,449 recorded deaths. In Canada, over 8,500 cases were hospitalized, 16.8% of which required intensive care. A particularly concerning occurrence was the spread of pH1N1 2009 into First Nations communities in Canada. Although Aboriginal peoples constitute only 3.8% of Canada's population, members of the First Nations were 6.5 times more likely to be admitted to an ICU with pH1N1 2009 influenza than non-First Nations, and had rates of hospitalization nearly triple ... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5371096 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5371096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5371095&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22032100%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Canadian jurisdictions employed a range of data collection approaches during the H1N1 vaccination campaign. System characteristics can have important implications for on-site efficiency and organization as well as program planning and evaluation. The systems observed have been described in detail to allow vaccine providers and planners to learn from what has been done elsewhere. PMID: 22032100 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5371095 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5371095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5371094&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22032101%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pielak KL, Buxton J, McIntyre C, Tu A, Botnick M Abstract The recent introduction of new vaccines into the school-based immunization program in British Columbia (BC) included monitoring of adverse events following immunization (AEFI) for these new vaccines. This commentary discusses different methods used to collect AEFIs in school immunization campaigns and the effects on response rate. The results of a study using an internet-based tool inspired this paper. The study examined adverse events following human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine given to grades 6 and 9 students. The low response rate of the internet survey resulted in insufficient findings regarding adverse events. Consequent to the analysis of the study's data, a literature review was conducted to examine survey m... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5371094 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5371094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5371093&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22032102%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The findings from this study demonstrate that in Canada, adolescent SLT use is primarily an issue with males and there are significant regional differences. Ongoing monitoring of SLT is encouraged considering the tobacco industry's recent investments and product development and increased use in countries like the United States. PMID: 22032102 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5371093 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5371093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5371092&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22032103%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Canadian children, particularly those from rural areas, face a number of impediments to active transportation as a method of travelling to school. PMID: 22032103 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5371092 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5371092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5371091&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22032104%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The present study provides evidence that short sleep duration is a risk factor for overweight and obesity in children, independent of potential covariates. These results further emphasize the need to add sleep duration to the determinants of obesity. PMID: 22032104 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5371091 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5371091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5371090&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22032105%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The widening life expectancy gap between advantaged and disadvantaged areas in Quebec is driven by relatively few causes of death with well-known risk factors and strategies for prevention. PMID: 22032105 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5371090 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5371090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5371089&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22032106%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Results of this study add to the evidence that total calcium, dietary calcium, total vitamin D, dietary vitamin D, calcium- or vitamin D-containing supplement use may reduce the risk of CRC. The inverse associations of CRC risk with intakes of total dairy products and milk may be largely due to calcium and vitamin D. PMID: 22032106 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5371089 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5371089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5371088&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22032107%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Mean annual PM2.5 concentration ranged from 3.1 to 7.4 ug/m3 across local health areas in Northern and Interior BC. Sixty percent of the adult population lived in monitored regions. PM2.5 was estimated to cause 0.20% of all-cause mortality among adults (16 deaths/year). Anthropogenic PM2.5 was estimated to cause 0.93% of all-cause mortality among adults (74 deaths/year). Estimates were sensitive to both PM2.5 threshold and estimated PM2.5 in unmonitored communities. This demonstrates that ambient PM2.5 air pollution does have an important mortality burden, even in a region with relatively low PM2.5 concentrations. PMID: 22032107 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5371088 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5371088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5371087&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22032108%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cole DC, Davison C, Hanson L, Jackson SF, Page A, Lencuch R, Kakuma R Abstract Different sets of competencies in public health, global health and research have recently emerged, including the Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada (CCPHC). Within this context, we believe it is important to articulate competencies for globalhealth practitioners-educators and researchers that are in addition to those outlined in the CCPHC. In global health, we require knowledge and skills regarding: north-south power dynamics, linkages between local and global health problems, and the roles of international organizations. We must be able to work responsibly in low-resource settings, foster self-determination in a world rife with power differentials, and engage in dialogue with stakeho... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5371087 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5371087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5371086&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22032109%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Smart RG, Stoduto G, Vingilis E, Wickens CM, Mann RE, Ialomiteanu A PMID: 22032109 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5371086 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5371086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5224301&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21913575%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Paradis G PMID: 21913575 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5224301 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5224301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5224300&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21913576%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Potvin L, Jones CM Abstract After a quarter of a century, the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, often recognized as a foundational document of health promotion, continues to be relevant for public health. Inspired by the WHO Constitution, the Alma Ata Declaration, and the Lalonde Report, the Ottawa Charter endorses a positive definition of health, situates health as a product of daily life, proposes core values and principles for public health action, and outlines three strategies and five action areas reaching beyond the boundaries of the health care sector. The Charter established a radical agenda for public health, specifically to expressly convey the values public health pursues, thereby increasing the potential for the reflexivity of the field and opportunities to ... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5224300 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5224300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5224299&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21913577%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This study's findings emphasize the importance of considering organizational and environmental factors when planning the implementation of an indoor smoking ban in correctional facilities. PMID: 21913577 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5224299 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5224299 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5224298&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21913578%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: One way to prevent smoking onset among youth is to interfere with the development of susceptibility to smoking in non-smoking youth population. We found that over 1 in 4 Canadian youth who were never-smokers in 2006 were considered susceptible to smoking in the future. Ongoing tobacco control prevention initiatives are crucial for reducing the prevalence of smoking susceptibility among non-smoking Canadian youth. PMID: 21913578 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5224298 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5224298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5224297&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21913579%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our study found high rates of depressed mood in on-reserve First Nations youth. These youth are now at increased risk for problems later in life unless successful interventions can be implemented. PMID: 21913579 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5224297 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5224297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5224296&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21913580%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Unemployment among obese Aboriginal Canadians warrants attention. The knowledge that both high and low SES Aboriginal Canadians, of varying socio-demographic characteristics and lifestyle, experience high rates of obesity can lead to new hypotheses of how obesity develops in this population and influence how interventions are planned. PMID: 21913580 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5224296 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5224296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5224295&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21913581%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gabriel PS, Morgan-Jonker C, Phung CM, Barrios R, Kaczorowski J Abstract Canada is a country with large populations of immigrants and refugees. These populations face unique health challenges and barriers to accessing health care services. Amendments to the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act in 2002 have resulted in an increase in refugees with complex medical needs. However, little is known about the health of refugees on arrival and their subsequent health care trajectories. There is an urgent need for an improved understanding of refugee demographics and health status on arrival, changes in health status over time, utilization of health services, and characteristics associated with optimal health outcomes. This knowledge gap could be addressed through the c... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5224295 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5224295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5224294&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21913582%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The process of immigration is associated with health decline for some recent immigrants. These findings support Health Canada's identification of immigration as a determinant of health. Strategies need to be developed to improve access to health care among new immigrants. PMID: 21913582 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5224294 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5224294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5224293&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21913583%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Health literacy is important in the health of both immigrants and non-immigrants, but with different underlying mechanisms. For non-immigrants, engaging in literacy practices at home would benefit both health literacy and overall health, whereas for immigrants, it would be improving proficiency in either English or French. PMID: 21913583 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5224293 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5224293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5224292&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21913584%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Better screening and referral for high-risk claimant women and education of health care providers on claimants' coverage and eligibility for services may improve the addressing of health and social concerns. Expansion of claimants' health benefits to include psychotherapy without prior approval by Citizenship and Immigration Canada is also recommended. Interventions aimed at social determinants underlying health care access issues among childbearing refugee claimants should also be explored. These might include providing access to subsidized language courses, social housing and government-sponsored benefits for parents, which currently have restrictive eligibility that limits or excludes claimants' access. PMID: 21913584 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of P... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5224292 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5224292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5224291&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21913585%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yiannakoulias N Abstract Secondary health data are becoming important sources of information for health research. Unfortunately, there are few national guidelines outlining clear criteria for data custodians when adjudicating requests for access to these data. This presents a particular challenge to researchers and even public health officials interested in multi-jurisdictional analysis of health data. While some of the problem in developing consistent national standards may stem from differences in provincial privacy law, it may also be the result of imprecise terminology, particularly around the concept of identifiability. This commentary discusses the differences between identifiability and self-identification with the hope of contributing to a broader discussion establ... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5224291 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5224291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5224290&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21913586%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gagnon D PMID: 21913586 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5224290 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5224290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5224289&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21913587%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: During an influenza season characterized by high levels of disease activity, GFT and ED indicators provided a good indication of weekly counts of laboratory-confirmed influenza cases in Manitoba 1-2 weeks in advance. PMID: 21913587 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5224289 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5224289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5224288&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21913588%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: The tool's validity resides in its validation procedure and in the basic soundness of its theoretical model, which is supported by a number of literature reviews on how partnerships function and their results. PMID: 21913588 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5224288 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5224288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5224286&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21913590%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Vitamin D insufficiency was not uncommon in this group of pregnant women. Season and ethnicity were determinants of 25OHD but the magnitude of their effect was not large. Most women took vitamin D-containing supplements but this did not provide much protection against insufficiency. Consideration should be given to increasing the amount of vitamin D in prenatal supplements. PMID: 21913590 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5224286 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5224286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5224285&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21913591%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Statistical analysis indicated no significant difference between laboratory and food label values for cookies, crackers, granola bars, breakfast bars and frozen foods for trans fat or saturated fat. The results demonstrate that Canadians can rely on food labels for making informed dietary choices with respect to trans fat and saturated fat content. PMID: 21913591 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5224285 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5224285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5224284&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21913592%26dopt%3DAbstract This article concerns itself with the visibility of people with disabilities in existing SDH discourses. It employed a frequency analysis of Google and Google Scholar search hits obtained with the phrase "social determinants of health" in combination with various social groups and looked at the visibility of people with disabilities within key SDH documents, the Millennium Development Goals and some contemporary SDH such as energy, water and climate change security. It found that people with disabilities are much less visible than other social groups despite the major impact SDH have on this population. PMID: 21913592 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5224284 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5224284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993080&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21714311%26dopt%3DAbstract "F" for public policy. Can J Public Health. 2011 May-Jun;102(3):163 Authors: Paradis G PMID: 21714311 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993080 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993079&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21714312%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tanase CM, Koski KG, Laffey PJ, Cooper MJ, Cockell KA Excessive sodium (Na) intakes and insufficient potassium (K) intakes are known contributors to hypertension. In July 2010, the Health Canada-led multi-stakeholder Sodium Working Group issued recommendations to lower Na intakes of Canadians. Baseline data and ongoing monitoring are needed. PMID: 21714312 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993079 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993078&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21714313%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Barberio A, McLaren L The behavioural and socio-cultural processes underlying the association between socio-economic position (SEP) and body mass index (BMI) remain unclear. Occupational physical activity (OPA) is one plausible explanatory variable that has not been previously considered. PMID: 21714313 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993078 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993077&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21714314%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Barisic A, Leatherdale ST, Kreiger N Physical activity is a multi-faceted behaviour comprised of several components: frequency, intensity, time and type (FITT). Despite this understanding, there is currently a lack of knowledge regarding how the individual components of FITT influence chronic diseases. This is partly due to the tendency for researchers to focus on intensity via obtaining accurate measurements of energy expenditure. Although energy expenditure is an important consideration in the assessment of physical activity, it is only one component. Accordingly, future studies examining the association between physical activity and disease risk would benefit from examining all the components of FITT. Considering that all the components of FITT are modifiable, knowing their... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993077 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993076&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21714315%26dopt%3DAbstract We examined individual socio-demographic and environmental correlates of perceived park proximity in Montreal to assess targets for ecological interventions to improve physical activity. PMID: 21714315 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993076 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993075&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21714316%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Malchy LA, Bungay V, Johnson JL, Buxton J Crack smoking has increased in Vancouver despite the harms associated with its use. Many people who smoke crack share their equipment, thereby increasing their risk for infectious disease. This project explored the effects of outreach distribution of "safer crack kits" on smoking practices. PMID: 21714316 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993075 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993074&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21714317%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Scheifele DW, Naus M, Crowcroft NS, Dobson S, Halperin SA, Bjornson G Recent expansion of public vaccination programs for children and youth offers new health benefits but at substantially increased cost. As with other large public investments, immunization programs ought to be systematically evaluated for safety, effectiveness and economic value. At present, program evaluations are suboptimal in most provinces and territories. Experts in public health and vaccinology who attended a workshop in 2009 reviewed the shortcomings and produced "prescriptions for action" to improve matters. Six key recommendations were made: 1) a formal requirement should exist to evaluate all public vaccination programs appropriately; 2) greater voluntary harmonization of programs will facilitate ev... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993074 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993073&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21714318%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Schuler JE, King WJ, Dayneka NL, Rastelli L, Marquis E, Chad Z, Hui C In Canada, the pH1N1 influenza vaccine is recommended for children, particularly those less than 5 years of age or with chronic underlying disease. The pH1N1 vaccine, which contains residual allergenic egg white proteins, may pose a risk for vaccination of egg-allergic children. PMID: 21714318 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993073 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993072&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21714319%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rachul CM, Ries NM, Caulfield T The A/H1N1 mass vaccination program in Canada garnered considerable attention from the media, including extensive newspaper coverage. Media reports have been shown to influence the public's health care decisions, including vaccination choices. We analyzed Canadian newspapers' portrayal of the A/H1N1 vaccine including mention of risks and benefits of the vaccine and whether the article supported, questioned or was neutral about the vaccine. PMID: 21714319 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993072 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993071&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21714320%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Schrecker T Analyses of how health system priorities should be set in resource-poor settings are routine in the health ethics and policy analysis literature. Less attention is devoted to asking why some settings are resource-poor and others not. Asking this question must be considered a central task of global health research. Comparison of the relatively meager resources devoted to improving the health of the poor with the sums routinely mobilized for other purposes serves as a basis for ethical reflection and a route into necessary questioning of power imbalances in the world economy. The 2008 financial crisis and related developments underscore the urgency of such questioning, and the value of research and advocacy collaborations (for example, between the human rights and pu... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993071 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993070&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21714321%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Forman L If the 2010 CPHA conference is a bellwether of mainstream Canadian public and global health practice, its dearth of human rights papers suggests that, outside a small scholarly cohort, human rights remain marginal therein. This potential 'rights gap' conflicts with growing recognition of the relationship between health and human rights and ergo, the importance of human rights education for health professionals. This gap not only places Canadian health research outside the growing vanguard of academic research on health and human rights, but also ignores a potentially influential tool for achieving health equity. I suggest that human rights make a distinctive contribution to such efforts not replicated within other social justice and equity approaches, making human rig... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993070 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993069&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21714322%26dopt%3DAbstract This study sought to understand the differences in the determinants of health and housing-related characteristics between samples of Aboriginal and Caucasian adults living with HIV/AIDS in Ontario. PMID: 21714322 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993069 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993068&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21714323%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kouyoumdjian FG, Main C, Calzavara LM, Kiefer L To determine the prevalence of urethral chlamydia and gonorrhea in males in a correctional facility in Ontario, Canada, and to explore risk factors for infection. PMID: 21714323 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993068 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993067&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21714324%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gilbert M, Li X, Petric M, Krajden M, Isaac-Renton JL, Ogilvie G, Rekart ML Understanding the regional epidemiology of genital Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) infections is important for clinical and public health practice, due to the increasing availability of type-specific serologic testing in Canada and the contribution of genital HSV-2 infection to ongoing HIV transmission. We used centralized laboratory data to describe trends in viral identifications of genital HSV in BC and assess the utility of these data for ongoing population surveillance. PMID: 21714324 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993067 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993066&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21714325%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Redwood-Campbell L, Fowler N, Laryea S, Howard M, Kaczorowski J To describe the similarities and differences among multiple groups of immigrant women and Canadian-born women of low socio-economic status regarding barriers and enablers associated with cervical cancer screening, in order to inform core elements of a strategy that would be acceptable across multiple underscreened groups. PMID: 21714325 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993066 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993065&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21714326%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kahan M, Srivastava A PMID: 21714326 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993065 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993064&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21714327%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Soskolne CL PMID: 21714327 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993064 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993063&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21717664%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Boudreau F Scientific literature shows that physicians who engage in clinical prevention practices (CPP) have an influence on population health. This is why they are encouraged to apply such practices to promote healthy lifestyle habits in their patients, such as exercise, a healthy diet, and smoking cessation. However, as revealed in a recent study published in the Canadian journal of Public Health, lack of time is the main barrier for doctors in applying CPP. Following upon the results presented in their study, the authors suggest certain solutions that are likely to facilitate prevention practices. The goal of this commentary is to familiarize readers with another potential solution, relatively unknown in Canada, namely computer-tailoring. This innovative intervention metho... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993063 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4993063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893180&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21608376%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kahan M, Srivastava A, Conway B The North American Opiate Medication Initiative (NAOMI) was a randomized controlled trial conducted in Vancouver and Montreal comparing heroin substitution treatment (HST) to methadone treatment (MT) for heroin addicts. The HST group had a higher treatment retention rate and lower illicit heroin use than the MT group. Despite the rigour with which the study was designed, systematic flaws have affected the interpretation of the results. In the MT arm, the dose was titrated slowly, contributing to the high early dropout rate. The mean maintenance dose was suboptimal. The investigators did not calculate on-treatment retention rates; by the end of the trial, more subjects were on MT than HST. Life-threatening events were more common in the HST than ... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893180 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4893180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893179&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21608377%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Schechter MT, Kendall P The prescription of medically-supervised diacetylmorphine, the active ingredient in heroin, to individuals with treatment-refractory opioid dependence is a controversial and often politically charged subject. Just as methadone maintenance was opposed in the 1960s by some treatment providers who preferred abstinence-based therapies, heroin-assisted therapy is now being opposed by some methadone treatment providers--this despite the fact that the effectiveness of heroin-assisted treatment has been demonstrated in no less than six randomized trials in Switzerland, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Canada and the UK. The North American Opiate Medication Initiative (NAOMI) trial in Canada clearly showed heroin-assisted therapy to be superior to methadone in i... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893179 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4893179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893178&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21608378%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Martin LJ, Houston S, Yasui Y, Wild TC, Saunders LD Aboriginals are over-represented in Canada's HIV epidemic and are commonly infected with HIV via injection drug use (IDU); however, little is known about the impact of Aboriginal ethnicity on mortality after starting highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Therefore, we compared mortality rates between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal HIV patients and between IDU and non-IDU HIV patients after they initiated HAART. PMID: 21608378 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893178 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4893178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893177&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21608379%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Blasig A, Wagner EC, Pi D, Bigham M, Remple VP, Craib KJ, Doyle P, Dobson S, Yoshida EM, Patrick D, Krajden M, Money DM, Despite the fact that hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a relatively common infection in Canada, particularly in British Columbia (BC), there is a paucity of information on actual HCV prevalence in pregnant women. At present, pregnant women are only screened if they fit risk criteria, which may result in under-identification of HCV in this population. The purpose of this study was to determine the overall prevalence rate, age and geographic distribution of reported HCV infection among pregnant women in BC, and compare results to a previously conducted anonymous seroprevalence survey. PMID: 21608379 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Heal... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893177 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4893177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893176&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21608380%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Leatherdale ST, Ahmed R, Vu M Given that little is known about how youth access contraband cigarettes, the current study seeks to examine factors associated with how underage smoking youth report usually accessing contraband cigarettes. PMID: 21608380 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893176 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4893176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893175&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21608381%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dehghani K, Allard R, Gratton J, Marcotte L, Rivest P To study the trend of hospital stays for patients diagnosed with pulmonary TB in Montreal from 1993 to 2007. PMID: 21608381 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893175 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4893175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893174&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21608382%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kryzanowski JA, McIntyre L Mainstream environmental assessment (EA) methodologies often inadequately address health, social and cultural impacts of concern for Canadian indigenous communities affected by industrialization. Our objective is to present a holistic, culturally-appropriate framework for the selection of indigenous health indicators for baseline health assessment, impact prediction, or monitoring of impacts over time. PMID: 21608382 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893174 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4893174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893173&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21608383%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Barn P, Kosatsky T Reducing all preventable lead exposures in children should be a public health priority given that blood lead levels in children that were once considered "safe" have since been associated with important neuro-developmental deficits. Limited Canadian data indicate that school drinking water can be an important component of children's overall exposure to lead. Outside of Ontario, however, Canadian schools are not required to test for lead in water; in most of Canada, school testing is case by case, typically initiated by parental concerns. Provinces and territories are encouraged to follow Ontario's example by instituting a routine school water lead testing program in order to identify facilities where action can result in a decrease in students' exposure to l... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893173 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4893173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893172&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21608384%26dopt%3DAbstract The objective of this analysis was to determine whether there are differences in perceived health between the Francophone minority and Anglophone majority in New Brunswick, the only officially bilingual province in Canada. PMID: 21608384 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893172 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4893172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893171&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21608385%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Smith P, Morassaei S, Mustard C To examine changes in work hours, work schedules, the psychosocial work environment and job satisfaction in three Canadian provinces between 1994 and 2003-05. PMID: 21608385 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893171 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4893171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893170&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21608386%26dopt%3DAbstract This study evaluated the effect of mandatory bicycle helmet legislation for all ages in St. Albert, Alberta. PMID: 21608386 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893170 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4893170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893169&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21608387%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Liu J, Hay J, Joshi D, Faught BE, Wade T, Cairney J To determine if sleep difficulties are associated with overweight/obesity status among preadolescents. PMID: 21608387 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893169 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4893169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893168&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21608388%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Moffatt E, Shack LG, Petz GJ, Sauvé JK, Hayward K, Colman R The aim of this paper is to highlight the potential impact of costs associated with overweight and obesity for provincial policy and prevention initiatives. PMID: 21608388 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893168 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4893168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893167&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21608389%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Larson CP, Haddad S, Birn AE, Cole DC, Labonte R, Roberts JH, Schrecker T, Sellen D, Zakus D In May 2010, Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) was launched with the mandate to identify global challenges in health that could be supported through the Government of Canada's Development Innovations Fund (DIF: $225 million over five years). The GCC offers a potentially excellent mechanism for taking Canada's participation in global health challenges "to a higher level". Recent GCC announcements raise new questions about the emphasis being placed on technological discovery or "catalytic" research. Missing so far are opportunities that the Fund could offer in order to support innovative research addressing i) health systems strengthening, ii) more effective delivery of existing intervention... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893167 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4893167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893166&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21608390%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wolbring G Refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) with disabilities are some of the most neglected and socially excluded groups within any population. Natural disasters are events that cause bodily harm resulting in disability and that result in the displacement of people. Many predict a continual increase of natural disasters in the future due to changing climates. People with disabilities constitute one of the most vulnerable social groups in the case of a natural disaster. In 2010, Haiti suffered a devastating earthquake leading to great social, health and economic hardship including the displacement of people with disabilities. Due to the very extent of the structural devastation Haiti experienced and the international focus on assisting Haitians who suffered inj... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893166 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4893166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893165&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21612053%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ridde V, Capelle F Global health research often involves North-South partnerships. However, these types of partnerships present particular challenges. The aim of this study is to examine these challenges from the perspectives of those involved in order to formulate ideas for further discussion and action to support the training of young researchers. PMID: 21612053 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893165 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4893165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4737100&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485958%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Paradis G PMID: 21485958 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4737100 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4737100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4737099&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485959%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Outram SM The author takes the position that both epidemiology and bioethics, as practiced within academic establishments, have largely although not entirely abstracted the public context of health and well-being from their respective disciplines. It is argued that by and large both disciplines have been highly successful at what they do. However, this success can in part be attributed to each limiting its ability to look beyond its respective academic niche and thus embrace challenges which are socially challenging, politically charged, and academically messy. This narrow focus has become self-serving and ultimately detracts from fundamental remits of both disciplines in protecting the public from harm. Furthermore, it may re-enforce the inequalities of research into health o... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4737099 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4737099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4737098&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485960%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hammond D, Ahmed R, Yang WS, Brukhalter R, Leatherdale S Substance use among youth is associated with a range of immediate and long-term health risks. The current study sought to characterize early patterns of illicit drug use among Canadian youth. PMID: 21485960 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4737098 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4737098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4737097&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485961%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe sexual relationship and condom use patterns among Canadian Aboriginal young people, and how these patterns relate to the socio-structural context as experienced by young people. PMID: 21485961 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4737097 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4737097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4737096&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485962%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Szumilas M, Kutcher S The purposes of this study were: 1) to determine the effectiveness of suicide postvention programs on suicide attempts and suicide as well as grief symptoms, mental distress, and mental health broadly defined; and 2) to investigate their cost-effectiveness. PMID: 21485962 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4737096 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4737096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4737095&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485963%26dopt%3DAbstract Exploring school oral health outcomes and neighbourhood factors in schools participating in Ontario's "Healthy Schools" recognition program. Can J Public Health. 2011 Jan-Feb;102(1):30-4 Authors: Muirhead VE, Lawrence HP This ecologic study compared school-level oral health outcomes in schools participating in Ontario's "Healthy Schools" program and nonparticipating schools in York Region, Ontario in 2007-2008 and examined the effect of neighbourhood socio-economic factors. PMID: 21485963 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4737095 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4737095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4737094&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485964%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Simons E, To T, Dell S We calculated the population attributable fraction (PAF) of Canadian childhood asthma due to modifiable environmental exposures, in order to estimate their relative contributions to asthma development based on the current literature. PMID: 21485964 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4737094 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4737094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4737093&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485965%26dopt%3DAbstract This study examines sex differences in the association between youth body mass index (BMI) and adult HRQL. PMID: 21485965 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4737093 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4737093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4737092&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485966%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tan KE, Anderson M, Krajden M, Petric M, Mak A, Naus M Control measures of mumps involve isolation of those symptomatic or potentially exposed. Recent guidelines have recommended shortening the isolation period from 9 days to 5 days after the onset of parotitis, despite using mainly historical evidence. In British Columbia, mumps circulated in a predominantly unvaccinated population in 2008. We compared laboratory findings between the different vaccination groups and assessed the period of mumps viral detection after onset of parotitis. PMID: 21485966 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4737092 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4737092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4737091&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485967%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was conducted to estimate farm fatality rates and to describe patterns of fatal agricultural injury on Saskatchewan farms from 1990 to 2004. PMID: 21485967 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4737091 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4737091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4737090&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485968%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dawrant JM, Pacaud D, Wade A, Archer S, Bamforth FJ Alberta maintains a universal screening program for congenital hypothyroidism, a condition which, when treated promptly prevents neurological impairment. Because the program relies on multiple stakeholders working in different areas, it is not known how effective the overall process is in achieving timely treatment initiation. Our objective was to analyze and describe the informatics of this program. PMID: 21485968 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4737090 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4737090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4737089&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485969%26dopt%3DAbstract This study investigated the provider perspective of existing self-management support resources in a region of 1.2 million people. Participants included physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, educators, and program managers. PMID: 21485969 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4737089 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4737089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4737088&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485970%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Diemert LM, Cohen JE, Bondy SJ, Callaghan RC, Ferrence R, Garcia J, Schwartz R, Selby P PMID: 21485970 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4737088 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4737088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4737087&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485971%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gerges S, Hogan ME, Girgis A, Dubey V, Taddio A PMID: 21485971 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4737087 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4737087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4737086&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21485972%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Greenberg M PMID: 21485972 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4737086 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4737086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4737085&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21488380%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gagné ME, Blais E To estimate the effect on collisions of a police traffic safety strategy carried out between January and December 2007, in the province of Quebec, Canada. PMID: 21488380 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4737085 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4737085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626282&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21416797%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kershaw P, Warburton B, Anderson L, Hertzman C, Irwin LG, Forer B The study estimates the economic costs of early vulnerability in the light of population-level data showing that between 25% and 30% of Canadian children do not arrive at kindergarten meeting all of the developmental benchmarks they need to thrive both now and into the future. PMID: 21416797 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626282 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4626282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626281&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21416798%26dopt%3DAbstract This study assessed the independent effects of individual and neighbourhood factors on school readiness; specifically, it examined whether and to what degree neighbourhood factors modified children's language ability and thus their school readiness in a population of children in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. PMID: 21416798 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626281 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4626281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626280&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21416799%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tramonte L, Willms D Adolescents' anxiety is associated with individual and contextual characteristics. The purpose of this study is to estimate the prevalence of anxiety among adolescent youth in grades 6 to 12 and determine whether it is related to socio-economic status and perceptions of learning skills and challenges. PMID: 21416799 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626280 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4626280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626279&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21416800%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Simen-Kapeu A, Veugelers PJ The socio-economic gradient in health does not seem to apply to overweight among Canadians adults. In the present study, we sought to determine the socio-economic gradient in overweight among Canadian children in distinct economic settings. We further examined socio-economic gradients in underlying behaviours, healthy eating and active living, as well as parental support for these behaviours. PMID: 21416800 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626279 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4626279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626278&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21416813%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Denny K PMID: 21416813 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626278 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4626278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626277&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21416814%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Denny K, Brownell M PMID: 21416814 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626277 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4626277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626276&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21416815%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Elgar FJ, Trites SJ, Boyce W To examine whether adolescents' exposure to neighbourhood social capital, which is defined as levels of trust, cohesion and cooperation, reduces socio-economic differences in physical and psychological health outcomes. PMID: 21416815 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626276 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4626276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626275&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21416816%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Brownell MD, Derksen SA, Jutte DP, Roos NP, Ekuma O, Yallop L Changing socio-economic gradients in adult health over time have been documented, but little research has investigated temporal changes in child health gradients. Childhood hospitalizations for injury have fallen over the last two decades; whether the socio-economic gradient in childhood injury has changed is unknown. PMID: 21416816 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626275 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4626275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561754&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21370773%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Paradis G PMID: 21370773 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561754 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4561754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561753&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21370774%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Evans RG, Barer ML, Hertzman C, Roos NP, Wolfson M The book Why Are Some People Healthy and Others Not? The Determinants of Health of Populations represented a milestone in our evolving understanding of the determinants of population health. Building on Marc Lalonde's earlier A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians, it created a theoretical framework that could incorporate emerging evidence from a wide range of disciplines. Central to its authors' approach was the observation of heterogeneity, of the systematic differences in health observed when populations are partitioned on characteristics such as income, education, geographic region, etc. The universal observation of a social gradient, of a strong correlation between socio-economic class and health, led to a focus on ... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561753 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4561753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561752&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21370775%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rootman I, Warren R, Catlin G This commentary describes the contribution of the 1985 Canadian National Health Promotion Survey to the development of public health research and policy-making in Canada and argues that on the basis of that contribution, it should be considered to be a public health research milestone. In terms of research, among its contributions which subsequently have been adopted in other survey studies were: going beyond risk factors to operationalize concepts implicit in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion; empowering users to participate in knowledge translation, sharing and transfer; ensuring sufficient sample sizes for each jurisdiction to be able to confidently generalize to its population; establishing a model as well as questions for subsequent hea... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561752 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4561752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561751&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21370776%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Webb JC, Mergler D, Parkes MW, Saint-Charles J, Spiegel J, Waltner-Toews D, Yassi A, Woollard RF The intimate interdependence of human health and the ecosystems in which we are embedded is now a commonplace observation. For much of the history of public health, this was not so obvious. After over a century of focus on diseases, their biologic causes and the correction of exposures (clean water and air) and facilitation of responses (immunizations and nutrition), public health discourse shifted to embrace the concept of determinants of health as extending to social, economic and environmental realms. This moved the discourse and science of public health into an unprecedented level of complexity just as public concern about the environment heightened. To address multifactorial, ... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561751 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4561751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561750&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21370777%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Shoveller J, DeBeck K, Montaner J In the area of infectious disease control, Canadian research efforts to address the HIV epidemic in Vancouver's Downtown East Side neighbourhood have fueled the development of harm reduction and health equity perspectives worldwide. These research efforts have, in turn, reshaped the field of public health approaches to HIV prevention and control. As a result of the intensive and sustained research initiatives led by Canadian scientists Drs. Thomas Kerr and Evan Wood, the 'HIV problem' and public health responses to it have been radically reconceptualized - shifting from an exclusive focus on individual choice towards asking fundamental questions about our society and the structural features that put people at risk for contracting HIV. Their re... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561750 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4561750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561749&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21370778%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mariam DH, Asnake M This commentary discusses the historical development, organization and activities of the Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA), a professional civil society organization that operates on the principles of protection of public interest and professional standards in health in areas of health development in Ethiopia. The important roles played by the EPHA in health training, research and policy advocacy have been highlighted. Some of the important health system interventions that have been effected in the country through the influence and active participation of the Association have also been pointed out. As an active member of the Executive Board of the World Federation of Public Health Associations, EPHA serves as a role model for public health professi... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561749 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4561749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561748&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21370779%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kendal AP, MacDonald NE This commentary evaluates Canadian actions following identification of pH1N1 influenza virus in 2009. We also report on some international issues affecting vaccine manufacture, and compare pH1N1 influenza vaccination programs in several industrialized countries. WHO's pandemic declaration was the trigger for Canada to take the following steps: (1) implement its sole source pandemic vaccine supply contract, (2) use an alternate, internationally-developed approach to authorize emergency use of adjuvant-containing vaccine not yet fully approved in Canada, (3) release stocks of antiviral, and (4) develop many health-related policies, through committees other than those normally used outside a pandemic. We note key successes and challenges in these steps, an... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561748 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4561748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561747&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21370780%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe a centralized automated multi-function detection and reporting system for public health surveillance--the Alberta Real Time Syndromic Surveillance Net (ARTSSN). This improves upon traditional paper-based systems which are often fragmented, limited by incomplete data collection and inadequate analytical capacity, and incapable of providing timely information for public health action. PMID: 21370780 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561747 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4561747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561746&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21370781%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe the rationale, methodology, and provide preliminary findings from the implementation of an automated Mortality Surveillance System (MSS) in the Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) health unit. PMID: 21370781 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561746 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4561746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561745&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21370782%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Perry AG, Moore KM, Levesque LE, Pickett CW, Korenberg MJ Anticipating increases in hospital emergency department (ED) visits for respiratory illness could help time interventions such as opening flu clinics to reduce surges in ED visits. Five different methods for estimating ED visits for respiratory illness from Telehealth Ontario calls are compared, including two non-linear modeling methods. Daily visit estimates up to 14 days in advance were made at the health unit level for all 36 Ontario health units. PMID: 21370782 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561745 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4561745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561744&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21370783%26dopt%3DAbstract This study explores the contribution of deprivation, immigration and Aboriginal status to survival in various parts of Canada. It is hypothesized that differences in the magnitude of survival inequalities according to deprivation across Canada are attenuated when immigration and Aboriginal status are accounted for. PMID: 21370783 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561744 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4561744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561743&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21370784%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Walji R, Weeks L, Cooley K, Seely D To explore the experiences and perceptions of providing and receiving naturopathic care within the Aboriginal community served by community health centre Anishnawbe Health Toronto. PMID: 21370784 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561743 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4561743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561742&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21370785%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Quiñonez C, Figueiredo R In Canada, most dental care is privately financed through employment-based insurance, with only a small amount of care supported by governments for groups deemed in social need. Recently, this low level of public financing has been linked to problems in accessing dental care, and one group that has received major attention are the working poor (WP), or those who maintain regular employment but remain in relative poverty. The WP highlight a significant gap in Canadian dental care policy, as they are generally not eligible for either public or private insurance. PMID: 21370785 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561742 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4561742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561741&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21370786%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yang Q, Boulos D, Yan P, Zhang F, Remis RS, Schanzer D, Archibald CP To estimate the number of prevalent and incident HIV infections in Canada in 2008. PMID: 21370786 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561741 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4561741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561740&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21370787%26dopt%3DAbstract We examined methadone use among a large cohort of individuals undergoing serologic testing for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. PMID: 21370787 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561740 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4561740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561739&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21370788%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hobin EP, Leatherdale ST, Manske SR, Robertson-Wilson J Schools represent an important environment for physical activity (PA) promotion among youth. Schools can promote PA through policies and programs but our understanding of how these school characteristics associate with student PA levels is largely unknown. Developing this understanding is critical for implementing new prevention interventions. The aim of this study was to identify the school- and student-related characteristics associated with moderate and high levels of PA in a sample of Ontario elementary schools. PMID: 21370788 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561739 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4561739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561738&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21370789%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Aslanyan G, Benoit F, Bourgeault IL, Edwards N, Hancock T, King A, Salamo P, Timmings C PMID: 21370789 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561738 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4561738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561737&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21370790%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mustard CA, Bielecky A, Etches J, Wilkins R, Tjepkema M, Amick BC, Smith PM, Aronson KJ To describe the incidence of avoidable mortality for causes amenable to medical care among occupation groups in Canada. PMID: 21370790 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561737 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4561737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4386697&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21214045%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21214045 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4386697 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4386697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4386696&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21214046%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Paradis G PMID: 21214046 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4386696 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4386696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4386695&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21214047%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Maxwell HG, Dubois S, Weaver B, Bédard M To examine the relationship between the combination of alcohol and benzodiazepines and the risk of committing an unsafe driver action. PMID: 21214047 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4386695 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4386695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4386694&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21214048%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Miszkurka M, Goulet L, Zunzunegui MV Immigrant women present high prevalence of depressive symptoms during pregnancy, the early postpartum period and as mothers of young children. We compared mental health of immigrant and Canadian native-born women during pregnancy according to length of stay and region of origin, and we assessed the role of economics and social support in antenatal depressive symptomatology. PMID: 21214048 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4386694 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4386694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4386693&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21214049%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kuhle S, Allen AC, Veugelers PJ In order to better target prevention initiatives for the obesity epidemic in Canada, policy-makers, in addition to information about risk factors, require an understanding of the preventive potential which is best provided by the risk factor's population attributable risk fraction (PARF). PMID: 21214049 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4386693 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4386693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4386692&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21214050%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Moores PS To evaluate the implementation of a health promotion initiative that encourages healthy eating and physical activity in young children. PMID: 21214050 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4386692 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4386692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4386691&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21214051%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Phillips KP, Martinez A National guidelines recommend that Canadian sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education promote access to SRH services and effectively target SRH information to adolescents prior to their leaving secondary school. Within the context of rapidly changing health technologies (HPV vaccine, contraception innovations), SRH education can be an essential health promotion strategy targeting Canada's youth. SRH education in publicly funded Catholic and secular ("public") secondary schools in the National Capital Region, Canada was evaluated to determine whether it meets the standards of health promotion. PMID: 21214051 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4386691 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4386691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4386690&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21214052%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lewko JH, Runyan CW, Tremblay CL, Staley JA, Volpe R We examine the workplace experiences of Ontario youth in the service sector, with a particular interest in hazard exposures, safety training and supervision. PMID: 21214052 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4386690 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4386690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4386689&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21214053%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sari N To estimate the impact of increased physical activity on utilization of hospital services among older adults in Canada. PMID: 21214053 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4386689 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4386689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4386688&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21214054%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Frank E, Segura C, Shen H, Oberg E To understand predictors of Canadian physicians' prevention counseling practices. PMID: 21214054 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4386688 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4386688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4386687&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21214055%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Weir E, Schabas R, Wilson K, Mackie C The precautionary principle has influenced environmental and public health policy. It essentially states that complete evidence of a potential risk is not required before action is taken to mitigate the effects of the potential risk. The application of precaution to public health issues is not straightforward and could paradoxically cause harm to the public's health when applied inappropriately. To avoid this, we propose a framework for applying the precautionary principle to potential public health risks. The framework consists of ten guiding questions to help establish whether a proposed application of the precautionary principle on a public health matter is based on adequacy of the evidence of causation, severity of harm and acceptabili... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4386687 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4386687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4386686&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21214056%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Manzano AT, Raphael D Recently published reports have raised the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) to a level of prominence that makes it difficult for governments and health agencies to ignore. This commentary analyzes CPHA (Canadian Public Health Association) policy statements and positions dating from 1970 to the present to identify where these stand in relation to seven SDH discourses. We locate where CPHA stands on the SDH, appraise its role in the SDH debate, and propose actions to better position CPHA to address SDH. Our analysis indicates that CPHA has not only kept pace with developments in the field of social determinants, but has arguably been well ahead of its time. However, CPHA's response to the World Health Organization's Commission on the Social Determinants ... Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4386686 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4386686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4386685&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21214057%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Neutel CI, Morrison H Recent downward trends in breast cancer incidence have been attributed to declining use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). To determine whether this is a credible conclusion, this study calculated population attributable risk (PAR) for HRT and other modifiable breast cancer risk factors. PMID: 21214057 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4386685 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4386685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4386684&cid=s_37746_46_f&fid=37746&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21214058%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Oster RT, Shade S, Strong D, Toth EL The goal of Screening for Limb, I-Eye, Cardiovascular, and Kidney complications of diabetes (SLICK) is to reduce the burden of diabetes among Alberta First Nations individuals. By analyzing the longitudinal results of SLICK over a six-year time span, our purpose was to examine both baseline diabetes-related health status and whether subsequent improvements occurred. PMID: 21214058 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Canadian Journal of Public Health) Canadian Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4386684 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4386684