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What if all regions in BC followed BC’s healthiest regions?

Which regions in BC were the healthiest regions? Prevalence rates of excess weight, tobacco smoking and physical inactivity vary substantially by geographical region within British Columbia (BC).

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What if everyone was as healthy as British Columbians?

Our research showed that BC was the healthiest province in Canada. It had the lowest prevalence of tobacco smoking, excess weight and physical inactivity. What if residents of the other provinces were

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What is the economic burden of risk factors in Manitoba?

Improved estimation of the health and economic burden of chronic disease risk factors in Manitoba. ​ ​Krueger H, Williams D, Ready AE, Trenaman L, Turner D. Chronic Diseases and Injuries

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At what age should screening for cervical cancer start?

What is the most appropriate age to start screening women for cervical cancer? ​Krueger H, Kwon J, Sadownik LA, Ogilivie G, Martin RE. British Columbia Medical Journal. Vol. 55, No.

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