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A new study led by researchers from the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit found girls in rural B.C. communities with poor access to local mental health services are at the highest risk of intentionally poisoning themselves. The most common substance used was non-opioid painkillers and the second most common substance used was medication for anxiety and depression.

Dr. Pascal Lavoie and his team compared the immune responses of babies to those of COVID-19-negative adults from Metro Vancouver. The antibody reactivity to SARS-CoV-2 in almost all of these adults was up to 100-fold higher compared to the infants at second blood sera collection. The researchers estimate that between 90-99 per cent of adults have positive antibody reactivity to SARS-CoV-2 antigens.

Linda Warner has been named Gold Apple Health Care Hero by the 2020 BC Health Care Awards.

New research suggests that body-checking behaviours — like frequent weighing or scrutinizing one's body in the mirror — could be key targets for eating disorder prevention programs. 

The BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit is promoting safe storage of cannabis products during Poison Prevention Week, March 21 to 27.