Browsing Public Health Sciences, Department of by Subject "Youth"
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Acculturation and Health Experiences Among Young Immigrant Canadians
(2015-04-23)This thesis investigates the measurement of acculturation, and the effects of acculturation on obesity, physical activity and sedentary behaviour, among Canadian youth. It consists of four manuscripts. The first manuscript ... -
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION TO SCHOOL AMONG CANADIAN YOUTH: AN EXPLORATION OF CORRELATES AND ASSOCIATED INJURY
(2012-08-13)Background: Active transportation refers to methods of travel that involve physical activity, such as walking and bicycling. For students, characteristics of both individual and contextual environments are likely associated ... -
The Built Environment and Obesity-Related Behaviours in Canadian Youth
(2012-01-31)The objectives of this thesis were to examine the relationship between the built environment and obesity-related behaviours in Canadian youth, and to address measurement issues relevant for studying these relationships. ... -
Family Structure as a Predictor of Organized Sports Participation and Sedentary Screen Time in Canadian Youth
(2014-09-15)Background: Canadian youth are increasingly likely to grow up in non-traditional families, such as single parent families, stepfamilies, and/or in the shared physical custody of their separated parents. Given that growing ... -
An investigation of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among Canadian youth
(2016-08-09)Background: Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is an important public health problem in Canada, especially among adolescents. Estimates show that rates of SSB consumption are particularly high in the northern ... -
Social Consequences of Obesity Among Canadian Youth
(2009-08-20)Background: The prevalence of obesity is increasing in all segments of our society. While research exists on the physical consequences of obesity, the social implications of childhood obesity require study. Those who are ... -
Street Connectivity as a Determinant of Health in Canadian Youth
(2010-09-14)Background: Street connectivity, an important aspect of the built environment, refers to the directness of links and the density of connections in road networks. Street connectivity of youth’s neighborhoods may impact ...