Media Advisory - Paediatric conference features latest research on child and
youth health

VANCOUVER, June 23 /CNW Telbec/ - The Canadian Paediatric Society's 87th Annual Conference features the latest research on child and youth health including 197 scientific research abstracts.

Scientific abstracts cover several areas including: adolescent medicine, child abuse and neglect, developmental paediatrics, emergency medicine, fetal and maternal issues, infectious diseases, injury prevention, international health, oral health, patient safety and prevention and anticipatory guidance.

Among the abstracts being presented on Wednesday, June 23:

    
    -   No.15 - Tipping the scales: Canada's First Medical-Legal Partnership
           Poster Session 1: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Bayshore Ballroom Foyer

    -   No.53 - Maternal marital status and pregnancy outcomes: A systematic
        review and meta-analyses
           Poster Session 1: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Bayshore Ballroom Foyer

    -   No.61 - Role models in sexuality and their impact on sexual health of
        adolescents
           Poster Session 2: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Bayshore Ballroom Foyer

    -   No.85 - Travel-related illnesses in Canadian children (Trip study)
           Poster Session 2: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Bayshore Ballroom Foyer

    -   No.105 - Prolonged bottle use and nutrition risk: A Target Kids!
        Study
           Poster Session 2: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Bayshore Ballroom Foyer

    -   No.108 - Caregiver's perception of childhood obesity and food
        security: Does it matter where you live?
           Poster Session 2: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Bayshore Ballroom Foyer
    

For a complete listing and details of scientific abstracts being presented at the conference, e-mail [email protected] or visit http://www.cps.ca/English/Media/AnnualConference10/index.htm.

NOTE: Abstracts are being presented throughout the conference. Conference program provides details and exact times. Interviews with abstract authors can be arranged June 23 - 26 through on-site media staff.

For further information: Media inquiries: 613-526-9397 ext. 247; On-site in Vancouver, June 23 - 26th: 613-290-3163; E-mail: [email protected]