ATTENTION: Assignment editors, health, research and science reporters
For immediate release -2009-12
OTTAWA (May 4, 2009) - According to Statistics Canada, an average Canadian woman in 2005 had approximately 1.5 kids. Being a mother is one of the most important roles that a woman will play in her life. A loving mother does a lot for the health of her children, but health research also focuses on mothers themselves. For Mother's Day, let's think about the different aspects of health related to being a mom.
CIHR-funded experts are available to talk about health issues related to the most important woman in our life.
How can moms protect themselves and their children from the health hazards of second-hand smoke?
Dr. Joy Johnson, Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Gender and Health (Vancouver)
Pregnancy: not a reason to satisfy all your cravings! Preventing kids from obesity
Dr. Harvey Anderson, CIHR-funded researcher from the University of Toronto (Toronto)
Back to our roots! The recession's positive impacts on families' values
Dr. Hymie Anisman, CIHR-funded researcher from Carleton University (Ottawa)
When tears of joy become tears of sadness: What can we do to help new moms recover from postpartum depression and reconnect with their babies?
Dr. Nicole Letourneau, CIHR-funded researcher from the University of New Brunswick (Fredericton)
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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
Fax: (613) 954-6653
E-mail: mediarelations@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
