On-campus physicians witnessing changes in medical problems faced by university students

Susan Thorne

Canadian Medical Association Journal 1996; 154: 77-79

Susan Thorne is a freelance writer living in Kingston, Ont.

Abstract

Most Canadian universities offer on-campus health services for their students. Ten years ago minor health problems such as infections, cuts and bruises were the common causes of visits to student health centres, but today medical staff report that students are seeking help for more serious problems such as sexually transmitted diseases, stress, sports injuries, eating disorders and asthma and allergies. Many are also seeking psychiatric counselling.

CMAJ January 1, 1996 (vol 154, no 1)