Mapping Health Data
Overview
The geospatial revolution has given rise to new opportunities in public health – we can now explore the health of our communities better than ever through the lens of geography. To do this we use GIS technology. As such, this 3-part webinar series will cover the basics of GIS for public health and the opportunities that lie within.
Wildfire smoke could worsen COVID-19 symptoms, UBC study warns
Wildfire smoke could worsen COVID-19 symptoms, UBC study warns
(CTV News), Jiayun Yao, June 24th, 2020
University of B.C. study warns wildfire smoke could make COVID-19 symptoms worse
University of B.C. study warns wildfire smoke could make COVID-19 symptoms worse
(Powell River Peak), Jiayun Yao, June 24th, 2020
Data Management and Cleaning for Analysis with R
This webinar-based training series takes place over four sessions:
Session 1 - Tuesday July 14 | Session 2 - Thursday July 16
Session 3 - Tuesday July 21 | Session 4 – Thursday July 23
Prior required knowledge
Familiarity with R is an asset though not mandatory for enrolment.
Is there a relationship between interstitial lung disease and frailty?
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is an umbrella term used for a large group of diseases that cause inflammation and scarring of the lungs. This scarring results in difficulties breathing and getting oxygen into the bloodstream.
Data access request management
The data access process is complex and requires meticulous attention to detail to ensure that all legal, privacy and security conditions are met and upheld. Population Data BC saves time and resources for data providers by providing:
Working in partnership
Nothing is ever done with, or to, data managed at Population Data BC (PopData) without written approval from the data provider.
Data Stewards Working Group
Each public body which provides PopData with data for linkage has a representative on the Data Stewards Working Group (DSWG).
The objectives of the DSWG are to:
