Health Reports
A Canadian peer-reviewed journal of population health and health services research
April 2023
The impact of updated clinical blood pressure guidelines on hypertension prevalence among children and adolescents
by Tracey Bushnik, Thomas Ferrao and Alexander A. Leung
Studies have found that elevated blood pressure (BP) in childhood increases the risk for adult high BP and hypertension. Hypertension affects almost one in four Canadian adults and is considered a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and premature death worldwide.It is also the leading risk factor for attributable disability-adjusted life years globally among those aged 50 or older.
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Characterizing polysubstance use: What do we know about use of cigarettes, vaping products, cannabis, and alcohol among Canadians?
by Christine Czoli, Gabriella Luongo and Trevor Mischki
Polysubstance use refers to the use of more than one substance on the same or different occasions. Polysubstance use is a recognized risk factor (among others) for developing substance use disorder, defined as the cluster of cognitive, behavioural and physiological symptoms indicating continued substance use despite severe substance-related problems. In particular, polysubstance use during adolescence is linked with adverse outcomes later in life, including substance use disorder and mental health disorders.
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