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Lifestyle
Reviewed: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Several lifestyle factors, including diet, exercise, obesity and smoking have been implicated in the development of cancer. Since lifestyle factors are often modifiable, our research focuses on the development of practical interventions aimed at helping patients to adopt improved lifestyle behaviours, and thereby to lower risk of recurrence and improve survival. Research findings in this area are necessary to inform clinical practice and to develop preventive applications for the general population.
- The Family Context of Food Decision-Making in Diverse Ethnocultural Groups
- Towards an Evidence Based Smoking Cessation Program for BCCA
- Cancer and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Team
- Cancer and Complementary and Alternative Therapies Research
- Use of Alternative Therapies by Chinese Living in Canada
1. The Family Context of Food Decision-Making in Diverse Ethnocultural Groups.
Investigators: Dr. Gwen Chapman (CO-PI), Dr. Brenda Beagan (CO-PI), Satnam Sekhon, Dr. Ryna Levy-Milne, Shefali Raja, Josephine Enang.
Funding provided by: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Funded period: April 2003 - April 2006
The purpose of this study is to examine how families from three diverse ethnocultural groups make decisions about what they eat, and how those decisions relate to culture, gender, life-stage, and health concerns. The three ethnocultural groups included in the study are Punjabi British Columbians, African Nova Scotians, and European Canadians living in British Columbia and Nova Scotia. Findings from the project will help in the development of future health promotion programs.
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2. Towards an Evidence Based Smoking Cessation Program for BCCA: A Report on the Evidence and a Recommended Model.
Investigator: Dr. Joanne Stephen
Funding provided by: BC Cancer Agency
Funded period: January 2004 - May 2004
The leading cause of premature morbidity and mortality in Canada is cigarette smoking: most recent estimates put smoking to be responsible for between 35,000 and 45,000 deaths each year, more than 200,000 hospitalizations and 3 million hospital days. The need for effective Smoking Cessation Programs is particularly great among medical patients, including cancer patients, with whom the prevalence of continued smoking is high. This report reviews international clinical practice guidelines, national smoking cessation strategies and provincial resources for smokers interested in quitting. A recommended model for a provincial Smoking Cessation program in the BC Cancer Agency was developed and awaits implementation.
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3. Cancer and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Team
Investigators: Dr. Anne Leis (Co-PI), Dr. Maria Verhoof (Co-PI), Richard Doll, Dr. Joanne Stephen et al.
Funding provided by: National Cancer Institute of Canada
Funded period: 2003 to 2005
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4. Cancer and Complementary and Alternative Therapies Research Team
Investigators: Dr. Anne Leis (PI) & Dr. Marja Verhoof
Funding provided by: Sociobehavioural Cancer Research Network, Centre for Behavioural Research & Program Evaluation, and Canadian Cancer Society Program - National Cancer Institute of Canada
Funded period: January 2000 to June 2007
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5. Use of Alternative Therapies by Chinese Living in Canada
Investigators: Dr. Lyren Chiu (PI), Richard Doll & Dr. Maria Cristina Barroetavena
Funding provided by: Sociobehavioural Cancer Research Network - National Cancer Institute of Canada
Funded period: March 2004 to March 2005
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