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Recognizing Obesity as a Chronic Disease

Tagged:
Disease prevention, health promotion, obesity, chronic illness
January 2021
Health Promotion & Public Health | Resolution

Doctors of BC Position: Doctors of BC recognizes obesity to be a chronic medical disease requiring enhanced research, treatment, and prevention efforts.

Implementing Mandatory Food Literacy Education

Tagged:
Disease prevention, food literacy, education, pediatric health, nutrition
January 2013
Health Promotion & Public Health | Resolution

Doctors of BC Position: Doctors of BC calls on the BC Ministry of Education to implement mandatory food literacy education for all BC secondary school students, as part of the BC Education Plan.

Placing a High Priority on Reducing Harmful Agents in Drinking Water Supplies

Tagged:
Drinking water, harmful agents, Disease prevention, environmental health
January 2005
Health Promotion & Public Health | Resolution

Doctors of BC Position: Doctors of BC recommends that the Government place a high priority on reducing the levels of harmful agents such as protozoa, bacteria, viruses, and disinfection by-products, as well as naturally occurring elements in drinking water supplies at local, provincial/territorial, and national levels.