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Curbing Chronic Disease with Community Design – From New York to Halifax

“Chronic diseases are the epidemic of the 21st century” according to Dr. Karen Lee.  “They are now the number one cause of death globally, responsible for 36 million deaths each year.  And 80% of these deaths are preventable.”    Dr. … Continue reading

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