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New study examines the cost of poisonings in BC

New study examines the cost of poisonings in BC

Feb 14, 2023 | Current Research, Homepage Top, News, Poisoning

A new study by BCIRPU researchers finds that poisonings cost British Columbians hundreds of millions of dollars per year in costs such as health care expenditures and lost productivity. Published in CMAJ Open, the study examines the economic impact of poisonings in...
The price we pay for gun violence in British Columbia

The price we pay for gun violence in British Columbia

Jan 30, 2023 | Current Research, Homepage Top, News, Violence Prevention

Firearm-related incidents in BC not only lead to serious injuries and death, they result in large health care and criminal justice system costs to society, according to a new publication by BCIRPU researchers. Published in January in the journal Frontiers in Public...
BCIRPU projects related to fire safety

BCIRPU projects related to fire safety

May 24, 2022 | Current Research, Fire/Burn Safety, News

Since 2016, BCIRPU has collaborated with the City of Surrey, City of Surrey Fire Service, and the University of the Fraser Valley, on a number of projects related to home and fire safety, and the health and wellness of firefighters.   Reports and manuscripts...

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  • BCIRPU postdoctoral fellow named PILLAR scholar
  • New study examines the cost of poisonings in BC
  • The price we pay for gun violence in British Columbia
  • BCIRPU Annual Report 2021-2022
  • Dr. Ian Pike receives fellowship from Japanese research society

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