Browsing University of Waterloo by Subject "Health Geography"
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Exploring Risk Perception of an Emerging Environmental Health Risk: A case study of allergic disease in youth team sport in Ontario, Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-23)Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children worldwide, and approximately 3.8 million Canadians are diagnosed. Although the relationship is complex, participation in physical activity is recommended as part of ... -
The Impact of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) on Health and Wellbeing in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): A Case Study of Kenya
(University of Waterloo, 2019-12-20)Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) remain endemic to many regions of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) left behind by socioeconomic progress. As such, these diseases are a proxy for extreme poverty and inequitable access in the ...