Media Releases

Media releases are available to download here. Any member of the media wishing to discuss youth health or requesting a comment on McCreary data should contact Annie Smith at annie@mcs.bc.ca or call 604-291-1996

What a difference a year can make
(March 23, 2010)(pdf)

2008 Adolescent Health Survey released (pdf)
(April 14, 2009)
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New McCreary study finds high rates of street involved and marginalized Aboriginal youth in BC
(January 13, 2009) pdf

Youth at risk hurdle barriers to education via B.C.'s alternative schools: report
(April 23, 2008) pdf

Lesbian, gay and bisexual teens in BC still face health disparities 
(May 15, 2007)

Study of B.C.'s street-involved and marginalized youth yields surprises
(April 13, 2007)

Report Shows Healthy Trends in Aboriginal Students
(November 30, 2005)

Smoking Declines Among B.C. Youth, Study Shows
(April 6, 2004)

Community Groups Open New Office to Support Youth Development
(January 29, 2004)

Study Cites Lower Death and Injury Rates Among BC Youth
(March 26, 2002)

Street Youth Not Just An Urban Issue in BC
(March 26, 2001)

New Study Says Staying in School Promotes Health in Aboriginal Youth
(November 16, 2000)

Family and School Involvement Key to Teen Health
(September 27, 1999)

B.C. Study Shows Gay Youth Face High Suicide Risk
(June 14, 1999)

New Study of Sexually-exploited Youth in Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo and Prince George Portrays Youth in Sex Trade
(April 26, 1999)