Professor Dr. Scott Leatherdale

Biography

Scott Leatherdale is a Professor and University Research Chair at the University of Waterloo's School of Public Health Sciences. His research focuses on advancing a systems approach to primary prevention activities, evaluating population-level health interventions in multiple risk factor domains, and creating research infrastructure to facilitate large population studies in chronic disease prevention. He is known for the COMPASS System, a prospective cohort study involving over 75,000 Canadian youth, aimed at evaluating real-world changes in health programs, policies, and environments. Scott's work engages various stakeholders at regional, provincial, and national levels, emphasizing the importance of promoting health and well-being among Canadian youth. His research encapsulates crucial aspects such as youth health, including substance use and mental health, and the impact of different environments on health behaviours. He is also involved in several advisory roles related to public health and chronic disease prevention.

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