Justin J. Lang

Dr. Lang is an Epidemiologist working in the Applied Research Division, Centre for Surveillance and Applied Research (HPCDP) at the Public Health Agency of Canada. He is also a Postdoctoral Fellow at Carleton University, School of Mathematics and Statistics.

Dr. Lang has contributed to many projects in the area of physical fitness, positive mental health, suicide prevention, problematic substance use, and understanding the role of the built environment in chronic disease prevention. His research interests are extensive, but his main research focus thus far has been the use of physical fitness as a population health indicator among children, youth, and adults.