News archive - 2016

Thursday, October 20, 2016

In Brief reports highlight issues provinces can tackle for youth health

Propel has released three provincial reports highlighting recent data for student tobacco, e-cigarette, alcohol and cannabis use.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Canadian teens are smoking less tobacco, but marijuana popular

The rate of school students who smoke cigarettes has dropped to 3 per cent, but 17 per cent say they smoke pot, according to a new survey.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

School kids smoking less but experimenting more with synthetic drugs: Health Canada

There is a mixture of good and bad news in the latest data released by Health Canada on rates of smoking, drinking and drug use among school-aged kids.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Smoking & Drug Use Among Students on the Decline

A recent Government survey on tobacco, alcohol and drug use among students suggests smoking among youth is on the decline.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

E-cigarettes 'may be a gateway for kids that might not otherwise be smoking

More than a quarter of Canadian students in grades 10 to 12 say they have tried e-cigarettes, according to a new report.