People of all ages and backgrounds have concerns and questions about sexual health. Why? Because sexual health is directly linked to people's overall health and happiness. There are many aspects of sexual health, including birth control, pregnancy options, sexually transmitted infection prevention and treatment, self-image, sexual orientation and health services.
Heart Month aims to raise awareness in Canada about the risks of heart disease and stroke. It was first inspired by a fundraising initiative called Heart Sunday, which was adopted by Ontario in 1958. Heart Month is now a national fundraising campaign led by the Heart and Stroke Foundation to help Canadians lead longer and healthier lives.
The second installment in the Cochrane20 Video Series has been released: "The Cochrane Collaboration in low- and middle-income countries". This video focuses on the need for, achievements in, and challenges of producing, disseminating, and implementing systematic reviews in resource-challenged settings.
The Cochrane Collaboration is celebrating twenty years of its existence throughout 2013. As part of a series of events to mark this anniversary, a series of videos has been commissioned focusing on the ideas, achievements and people that have contributed to its growth since 1993.