The issue

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a relatively common disease affecting the brain and spinal cord. It typically attacks people in the prime of their lives and it’s causeis unknown.

Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world, with an estimated 75,000 people currently suffering from the disease.

The issue

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The production and use of asbestos in Canada peaked in the mid-1970s and then declined sharply, but the number of mesothelioma cases in BC continues to increase. Up to 95% of cases are caused by workplace exposure, with an onset of symptoms 30 to 40 years after exposure.

The issue

Depression occurs in an estimated 7% to 15% of all pregnancies and is widely recognized as a factor affecting birth outcomes and neonatal behaviors. However, the use of antidepressants to manage perinatal depression is not without risk to the baby.

The issue

Midwifery in Canada was legalized in 1998 and in BC established as a profession under the College of Midwives by the Ministry of Health in 2000.

The issue

The neighbourhoods in which children reside at Kindergarten can influence their reading comprehension scores in elementary school, seven years later, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Human Early Learning Partnership, (HELP) at the University of British Columbia.

The issue

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a relatively common immune mediated disease affecting the brain and spinal cord. It typically attacks people in the prime of their lives and its cause is unknown.