ATTENTION: Assignment editors, health, research and science reporters
For immediate release -
2009-11
OTTAWA (April 28, 2009) - We all want what's best for kids, but being a young person is not always easy. Learn more about the latest research evidence on youth health issues, from adolescent anxiety to childhood injuries.
CIHR experts are available to discuss exciting new youth research in celebration of International Youth Week.
"Do I look fat?" - Preventing eating disorders in youth
Dr. Gail McVey, CIHR-funded researcher at the Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto)
Helping to manage the most common childhood problem: Anxiety
Dr. Kathryn Bennett, CIHR-funded researcher at McMaster University (Hamilton)
How parents can help prevent aggressive youth behaviour
Dr. Paul Hastings, CIHR-funded researcher at Concordia University (Montreal)
Keeping our children safe! How to put a stop to risk-taking and injury
Dr. Mariana Jose Brussoni, CIHR-funded researcher at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
Can an early intervention during pregnancy help decrease asthma in teens?
Dr. Allan Becker, CIHR-funded researcher at the University of Manitoba (Winnipeg)
How breastfeeding now can improve your child's health later
Dr. Michael Kramer, Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (Montreal)
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The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is the Government of Canada's agency for health research. CIHR's mission is to create new scientific knowledge and to enable its translation into improved health, more effective health services and products, and a strengthened Canadian health-care system. Composed of 13 Institutes, CIHR provides leadership and support to nearly 12,000 health researchers and trainees across Canada.
To schedule an interview, please contact:
David Coulombe
CIHR Media Specialist
Office: 613-941-4563
Cellphone: 613-808-7526
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E-mail: mediarelations@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
