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2003
NEXUS: Researching the Social Contexts of Health Behaviour
Read moreNEXUS is a multidisciplinary research unit focused on developing knowledge, interventions and policy recommendations that are sensitive to the social contexts that…
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2003
Obesity in the community: a comparison of the differential distribution of body fat in four distinct populations
Read moreBeing overweight or obese, especially around the stomach, dramatically increases one’s risk for health problems such as diabetes and heart disease. This…
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Pain reactivity in children as an indicator of somatization and health care utilization
Read moreResearch has substantially increased understanding of pain in children, revealing for example that patterns of response to pain and other illness symptoms…
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Parents' attitudes, intentions and behaviours regarding medication adherence for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
Read moreAttention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is a persistent childhood disorder that affects about five per cent of children. Symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity…
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Pathogenesis of confined placental mosaicism (CMP) during pregnancy
Read moreThe frequency of chromosomal abnormalities in reproduction is significant — 15 to 20 per cent of all pregnancies end in spontaneous abortion,…
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Paul Yong
Primary Investigator
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Perfectionism and cultural influences in the development of eating disorder symptoms
Read moreEating disorders affect an estimated three per cent of women, placing them at risk for physiological problems, social and emotional difficulties and…
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2003
Physical activity as primary prevention: evaluating novel interventions for child health
Read morePhysical activity can help prevent a host of chronic diseases, including osteoporosis and obesity, two major medical conditions that likely begin with…
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Heather McKay
Primary Investigator
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2003
Postural Control in individuals with stroke
Read moreEvery year about 50,000 Canadians will have a stroke, which is the number one cause of neurological disability leading to impaired balance…
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Janice Eng
Primary Investigator
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