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Pregnant women are advised not to drink alcohol during their pregnancy. Even a small amount of alcohol can have adverse effects. And the more alcohol consumed, the greater the potential harm to the baby. Binge drinking and regular consumption of alcohol are especially harmful.

Cannabis can interfere with the growth of the fetus, which can result in lower birth weight. It may also affect brain development in the baby, leading to problems later during childhood and adolescence.

This paper provides a comparative analysis of several mental health indicators and determinants by language of instruction. All data discussed in this analysis is from the Québec Health Survey of High School Students 2016–2017.

Indigenous Health Research Monitoring, March 2022

In terms of surveillance, prevention and control of infectious diseases, the Institute offers integrated programming to respond to emerging problems from a perspective of collective public health action against infectious risks.