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Michael Joseph Lee, PhD
Cyanobacteria are among the oldest organisms on Earth. They are believed to be responsible for the planet’s oxygenation and the development of photosynthesis in plants.[1] Today, cyanobacteria are ubiquitous and perform... Read More
When the BCCDC presents on the public health impacts of wildfire smoke, we often ask audiences to consider the following question: If there are 10 asthma-related physician visits on a slightly smoky day, how many occur... Read More
The 2021 heat dome was one of the deadliest weather events in Canadian history,[1] and during that period schizophrenia was associated with a higher risk of death than any other chronic disease.[2] There were 134 deaths... Read More
The average number of deaths per day in British Columbia is 110, ranging from 90 to 130 most days. On 29 June 2021, 380 people died across the province [Figure]. There were 1630 deaths in the 8 days from 25 June to 2... Read More