Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre

TIME for Health

Childhood obesity is a significant public health problem. It is now widely acknowledged that there is a need to provide supportive environments where children live, learn and play if we are to reduce rates of obesity. This project will design, implement and evaluate a multi-level intervention to improve family nutrition habits.

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AHPRC Research Projects

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What's New

Dementia & Oral Care

Find oral care tips and facts in the recently released information sheet.

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Yarmouth Stroke Project: Rural Health Innovations

Community Alliance for the Remodeling of Rural Health Systems: Taking Action on Chronic Illness (2001 - 2007)

With the growing burden of chronic illness affecting aging populations, rural health systems are faced with unique challenges to support and promote health in their communities. The Yarmouth Stroke Project was a 5-year initiative aimed at improving health care services for stroke survivors in rural Nova Scotia, Canada.

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About AHPRC

The Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre is proud to conduct and facilitate health promotion research that informs policies and practices and contributes to the health and well-being of Atlantic Canadians.

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Publications

Can we use medical examiners' records for suicide surveillance and prevention research in Nova Scotia?

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Health Care Utilization from Prevalent Medical Conditions in Normal-Weight, Overweight, and Obese Children

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Access to harm reduction services in Atlantic Canada: Implications for non-urban residents who inject drugs

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