BACKGROUND Over the past 10 years, there has been a significant increase in the use of
assisted reproductive technologies in Canada, however, little is known about the overall …

Background Lead is a known toxicant that occurs naturally in the environment. Bisphenol A (BPA)
is an industrial chemical used primarily in polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins. It …

Background: The objective of this paper is to describe the exercise and changes in screen
time habits, and their relationship with health, among participants of the Canadian …

This report provides an overview of child care in Canada as reported by Canadian families
to the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY). The report focuses on …

Background: Maternal socioeconomic disadvantage has been associated with increased
risk of small-for-gestational-age birth and preterm birth. Few studies, however, have …

Background: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada has called upon the
federal government to provide data on a number of health indicators, including life expectancy …

Background: Life expectancy (LE) and health expectancy have increased throughout much
of the world. However, these gains have not been shared equally across all population …

Background: Parents influence the physical activity and sedentary behaviour of their children.
This analysis examines associations between parental role modeling and support and …

Background: Over the past century, life expectancy at birth in Canada has risen substantially.
However, these gains in the quantity of life say little about gains in the quality of life. …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) may contribute to obesity. Childhood obesity is a
strong predictor of adult obesity and morbidity; however, the relationship between PAHs and …