Council on Health Promotion

Canada is a nation of immigrants. From those who crossed over from Asia thousands of years ago, to the more recent immigrants from Europe and elsewhere, Canada has seen continuous waves of people... Read More

Like type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes has long been considered a progressive, incurable condition in which the optimal goal after diagnosis is tight glycemic control and risk factor management to... Read More

For over 3 decades, Doctors of BC has understood the importance of being able to communicate with the public, doctors, government, and others on matters of disease prevention and issues of public... Read More

Doctors of BC published a policy paper on integrating physicians in disaster preparedness and health emergency management back in 2018.[1] The current pandemic has again put a spotlight on this... Read More

Globally, populations have experienced increased sedentary behavior, decreased physical activity, and increased social isolation as a result of COVID-19.[1] Canada is no exception. Canadian adults... Read More