population health
Extreme heat is a threat to a wider range of people than we thought
By dcc2012 | November 25, 2021
New UBC research finds especially pronounced risks among young and middle-aged adults.
Study finds no increase in traffic injuries after cannabis legalization
By Stephanie Chow | November 10, 2021
Researchers looked at traffic-injury emergency department visits for all drivers in Alberta and Ontario.
Life expectancy varies by as much as 9.5 years across Metro Vancouver
By dcc2012 | November 4, 2021
First-in-Canada study reveals inequality between neighbourhoods has grown considerably since 2001.
Spending time in nature promotes early childhood development
By Stephanie Chow | October 21, 2021
New UBC research suggests living in areas with high exposure to greenspace can help set children up for success.
New text-message program helps ease transition to parenthood
By aemccull | October 8, 2021
UBC’s Dr. Patricia Janssen introduces SmartParent, Canada’s first parenting education program delivered by text message.
Tackling the science behind the long-term effects of COVID-19
By kerry7 | July 5, 2021
Meet the UBC researchers investigating the long-term impacts of the disease
Study finds schools are not at higher risk for COVID-19
By Stephanie Chow | June 22, 2021
The researchers tested Vancouver School District staff during the 2020-2021 school year.
New global air pollution and health impact study the most comprehensive ever
By dcc2012 | June 14, 2021
The study estimates the contribution of major sources of air pollution for 204 countries
UBC chair will advance rural health education and research in B.C.
By dcc2012 | June 14, 2021
Dr. John Pawlovich appointed the next Rural Doctors’ UBC Chair in Rural Health
Researchers create new software to prevent adverse drug events
By dcc2012 | June 3, 2021
The software is now being implemented in nine Lower Mainland hospitals, with more sites to come.