Canadian Public Health Association
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Alcohol-use surged in the pandemic. So did related deaths
The study released by the Canadian Medical Association Journal partly attributes the rise in alcohol-related harm during the early years of the pandemic to factors such as stress, boredom and easier access to alcohol.Canadian Public Health Association Statement on U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Products
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) expresses grave concern over the potential public health implications of the United States’ decision to impose tariffs on Canadian products. Trade policies directly impact the social and economic determinants of health, including employment, income secu…CPHA Calls for Urgent Public Health Action to Address Canada’s Toxic Drug Crisis
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) has released a new position statement, Public Health Approaches to the Toxic Drug Crisis, urging all levels of government to take immediate, evidence-based action to curb preventable deaths caused by toxic drug poisoning. As toxic drug deaths continu…Policy & Position Statements
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