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New definition of health, or an updated health care system
In 1948 the World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the...

Yasas Dissanayake
Jul 27, 20195 min read
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Indigenous women and health care.
In Canada a woman registered in the country’s [First Nation] registry is more likely to face untimely death than rest of the Canadian...

Yasas Dissanayake
Jul 13, 20192 min read
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Is the scale wrong? or our approach wrong?
The most common New Year’s Resolution that people make is to lose weight, and with good intention. Nearly one third of the population are...

Yasas Dissanayake
Jun 21, 20196 min read
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Determinants of Health
According to the Government of Canada the determinants of health are broad range of personal, social, economic and environmental factors...

Yasas Dissanayake
Jun 11, 20193 min read
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Definition of Health
In 1948 the World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely...

Yasas Dissanayake
Jun 3, 20193 min read
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Modernization of Canada Health Act
Combining the Hospital insurance and diagnostic Service Act (1957) and the Medical care Act (1968), the Canada Health act was formed in...

Yasas Dissanayake
May 28, 20192 min read
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Reflection
Social media usage can be used advantageously by medical professionals, however today seemingly unlimited number of social media...

Yasas Dissanayake
May 23, 20193 min read
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