Cycling is becoming an increasingly popular commuting choice for North Americans due to the health benefits that cycling offers. Despite these health benefits, urban cyclists are often exposed to traffic-related air pollution, including particulate matter (PM2.5), which may be compromising their health, as PM2.5 can penetrate deep into the lungs and promote or exacerbate respiratory […]
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To increase collaboration within our council, HEALYAC members began testing out the functionality of “Slack,” an online communication method, to ensure all members are notified when updates are sent out. The discussion of “Three Identical Strangers” from meeting 4 was continued with more detail. The YAC learned about the significance of proper ethical procedures when […]
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Despite Canada being known for providing a “universal health care system”, Canadians across the country are experiencing unequal access to primary care services. Vulnerable populations such as those with low income status, seniors, single parents, linguistic minorities, etc, are often exposed to health inequalities as our population ages, income inequality increases, immigration patterns change, and […]
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