Lifespan Speaker Series – The Health Behaviour in School-aged Children Study – An overview of child and adolescent health in Canada

The Canadian Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Study is a World Health Organization, on-going research study of youth aged 11 to 15 years old. The study aims to gain an understanding of young people’s well-being, health behaviours and social experiences. Brock University’s Dr. William Pickett is a lead investigator in the Canadian HBSC Study.

This webinar hosted on September 21, 2021 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. EST discussed pre-COVID findings from the Canadian HBSC study – looking at topics such as:

  • An overview of child and adolescent health in Canada
  • Examples of findings from across HBSC countries

Please note that this webinar does not recommend any specific resource and/or treatment options, nor is it intended to provide individual advice. Individuals should consult with their healthcare team/treatment provider for all healthcare recommendations and decisions.

We would like to acknowledge the Faculty of Applied Health SciencesFaculty of Social Sciences and the Office of Research Services,which helped to make this event possible.

Watch the recording the webinar here:

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