Is there an optimal range of residential density for healthy cities?
Data access has been approved for a project which will compare disparities in mortality across British Columbia to identify whether there is an level of residential density above which mortality rates increase.
Colorectal cancer (CRC), the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada, is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and a substantial financial burden on the healthcare system.
Intrauterine growth restriction, the pathological restriction of a fetus’ growth trajectory in utero, has adverse consequences for child health. Accurate in utero identification, and timely delivery of growth restricted fetuses, is critical for minimizing these risks.
Data access has been approved for a project to investigate whether, and how, patient enrolment with a General Practitioner (GP) may improve patient experiences, continuity and quality of care, and policy-relevant health care system outcomes.
For the majority of immigrants and their families, work is a cornerstone to successful integration into Canadian life. While much is known about immigrant health and employment, less is known about the impact of work on health and how this differs from Canadian-born workers, in particular for work disability.
Doctors use two procedures to restore blood flow when blocked arteries reduce blood supply to the heart causing chest pain. Bypass surgery creates a new path around the blocked artery. Stenting opens the blocked artery by inserting a tiny mesh tube, called a stent.
BC Acute Inpatient Survey data from 2016/17 may now be accessed by researchers through PopData.
Data access has been approved for a project which uses registry data to evaluate Patient-reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in the management of atrial fibrillation.
Data access has been approved for a research study to provide an updated look at how end-of-life cancer care is provided in Ontario, Nova Scotia and British Columbia.