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Predicting interest in genetic counseling and testing for cancer susceptibility: The British Columbia Family Cancer Survey Pilot

Background Genetic counseling and testing for recognized cancer-related gene mutations is offered in most provinces in Canada. It is believed that only a small proportion of eligible subjects currently seek... Read More

Prevalence of diabetes mellitus in aboriginal and nonaboriginal people living in the Bella Coola Valley

Background According to a report issued by Health Canada in 2002, 4.8% of Canadians, 20 years of age and older, had type 2 diabetes mellitus in 1998–1999.[1] In British Columbia, the prevalence rate is... Read More

Do rural patients benefit from visits to an urban diabetes teaching centre?

 Background Diabetes mellitus is an important cause of death, illness, and disability across Canada. It affects approximately 5% of adults, which means more than 1 million Canadians.[1,2] Having diabetes... Read More