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Fall 2015
In repeated measures data, large or small values at the initial measurement tend to be followed by values that are closer to the mean at the follow-ups measurements. This tendency is called regression to the mean (RTM). The presence of the RTM effect is inevitable in repeated measures data...
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Cardiovascular Disease Risk factors in Canadian-born and Immigrant Children and Youth in the Canadian Health Measures Survey
DownloadFall 2014
Immigrants make up almost 20% of Canada’s population. Recent adult immigrants to Canada are generally in better health than those born in Canada. However, we know little about whether this is also the case in children. We compared mean levels and prevalence of adverse levels of CVD risk factors...
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Fall 2019
Mental illnesses are highly prevalent in Canada and pose a significant personal, societal, and economic burden. In recent years, a relationship between diet and mental illness has emerged, highlighting diet as a potential public health target for the prevention of mental illness. This thesis...
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School-based approaches to mitigate child health inequities in Canada: The Health Promoting Schools approach and equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility school practices
DownloadFall 2024
Childhood exposure to neighbourhood deprivation has been consistently associated with poor health behaviours, including unhealthy diets, sedentary behaviours, and poor mental health and wellbeing. These may result in health inequities that could present challenges to public health, especially in...