Despite well-established health benefits, most adults in Canada do not engage in sufficient physical activity to meet physical activity recommendations. Neighbourhood built …
This thesis will guide you through three randomized controlled trials (RCT) on three pharmacotherapies for alcohol dependence; the antidepressant drug mirtazapine, the …
This thesis has been submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for a postgraduate degree (eg PhD, MPhil, DClinPsychol) at th Page 1 This thesis has been submitted in fulfilment of the …
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life for optimal growth. However, the rapid growth of early infancy is limited by …
This monograph focuses on the phenomenon of problem drug use, ie use of illicit drugs associated with significant health and social negative correlates and consequences among …
Consumption of a 'Western'diet high in fat and sugar, the obesity epidemic and advances in maternal age have contributed to a growing number of pregnancies complicated by …
Female levels of obesity in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) are rising. Obesity prevalence has been the greatest in high socio-economic status (SES) groups, but recent …
Background Hypertension is one of the leading risk factors to health. Although the burden of hypertension is concentrated in older populations, it is now recognised that the origins of …
Kidney transplanted patients frequently suffer high blood pressure values. These high values are major risk factors to graft failure and cardiovascular morbidity. These risks should …