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More than just numbers: Exploring the concept of “burden of …

WebWhy should we care about the concept of burden of disease? In a world affected by numerous diseases, disabilities, and illnesses, how do governments, health

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Understanding Summary Measures Used to Estimate the Burden …

WebAn introduction to commonly used measures of burden of illness. The ability to consistently describe the relative importance of diseases is important for public health …

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Thinking about burden of disease with equity in mind

WebEveryone deserves to live a long life in full health, but not everyone is so fortunate. i Some individuals and groups are more at risk of falling ill, becoming severely …

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Geographic Information Systems and Public Health: Benefits and

WebKey Points: The application of geographic information systems (GIS) to public health practice has great potential for improving our understanding of the ecology …

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Understanding the Measurement of Global Burden of Disease

WebIn QALY estimates, the HRQL (or utility values) are not linked to specific diseases but rather are based on individuals’ opinions about their own health state …

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Framing Burden: Towards a new framework for measuring burden …

WebPublication Summary. Burden of disease—that is, the “duty, obligation, and expense” that the disease creates for society, as well as the individuals concerned—may …

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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)

WebCause. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus belonging to Enteroviruses including certain coxsackieviruses A16 (CA16), A6 …

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The Settings Approach in Public Health: Thinking about Schools in

WebPublication Summary. Purple Paper • Issue No. 45 • April 2014. The purpose of this Purple Paper is to consider the settings approach to health promotion in schools, …

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Understanding Summary Measures Used to Estimate the …

WebThe study found that each year in Ontario there were more than seven million episodes of infectious diseases and nearly 4,900 resulting deaths. Infectious diseases accounted for …

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Bridging the Gaps: A Vision for Public Health Surveillance in Canada

WebSynopsis. Public health surveillance is the essential function of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting health-related data to identify and respond to public health …

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Point-of-Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted and Blood‐Borne

WebCanada has endorsed global targets to eliminate sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) as public health threats by 2030. Despite these goals, …

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The Role of Human Health and Animal Health in Antimicrobial …

WebPublication Summary. The global implications of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) require immediate action. An initial step in addressing this rising public health …

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Determinant, health – National Collaborating Centre for Infectious …

WebWe have provided separate definitions for each, we can also combine them if you prefer. Determinants of health are any factors that influence the health of people or groups of …

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Public Health Response and Health Status of Asylum Seekers: A …

WebAsylum seekers from countries experiencing violent conflict were associated with higher incidence of somatic diseases and increased number of visits to medical …

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Advancing public health surveillance’s role in tackling health

WebDate and time. October 31, 2023 . 1:00 to 2:00pm Eastern Time / 12:00 to 1:00pm Central Time. Synopsis. Public health surveillance systems play a key role in …

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Effectiveness of interventions for syphilis prevention and control in

WebThis summary was sponsored by the National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases and prepared by Noémie Savard. It is based on a review of literature …

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Emerging Infectious Diseases and Outbreaks

WebOutbreaks are the number of disease cases beyond what would normally be expected for a community, geographical area or season. This NCCID project stream aims to provide …

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Helicobacter pylori

WebHelicobacter pylori ( H. pylori) is a gram-negative, microaerophilic curved or S-shaped bacterium that infects the inner lining of the stomach. H. pylori produces a urease …

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Addressing the Dimensions of Sexual Health: A Review of …

WebSexual and gender diversity. Self-identification is a critical component of sexual orientation and gender identity (22, 23). When sufficient information is provided in …

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