Public Health Agency of Canada

Displays a line chart where a single or multiple notifiable diseases (up to 6) may be selected within any selected year range from 1924 up to 2016, where data are available. The chart can represent either the number or rate of reported cases. The source data table, limitations of the data and...

Displays a line chart where multiple notifiable diseases (up to 6) may be selected within any selected year range from 1991 up to 2016 and by selecting either the number or rate of reported cases. The chart can be further broken down by age group and sex. The source data table, limitations of the...

1 in 8 people (4 million Canadians) get sick each year from contaminated food. Over 11,500 hospitalizations and 240 deaths occur each year due to food-related illnesses. Numbers includes both estimates for 30 foodborne pathogens and unknown causes of acute gastrointestinal illness.

The Canada Communicable Disease Report (CCDR) is a bilingual, peer-reviewed, open-access, online scientific journal published by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). It provides timely, authoritative and practical information on infectious diseases to clinicians, public health...

The Canada Communicable Disease Report (CCDR) is a bilingual, peer-reviewed, open-access, online scientific journal published by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). It provides timely, authoritative and practical information on infectious diseases to clinicians, public health...

Everyone has the right to be safe and free from abuse or neglect. No one should experience abuse. "It's Not Right!"

If you are being hurt or neglected and you aren't sure how to protect yourself, this brochure can help you to set limits and stay safe.

This Report raises awareness about how our built environment provides a foundation for healthy living and ultimately our health.

When people have trouble in their relationships, you may be the neighbour, friend or family member who can make a positive difference. If you are concerned that an older adult in your life may be experiencing abuse, this brochure can help you to recognize the warning signs so that you can help.

Parents are responsible for the well-being of their children, including protecting them from illness caused by diseases that are vaccine-preventable. Learn about vaccination and why it is important to your child’s health. Parents agree that feeding and sleeping schedules are important to help...

This fact sheet presents an overview of the data on diagnosed parkinsonism, including Parkinson’s disease, from the Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System.

This fact sheet presents an overview of diagnosed diabetes data (type 1 or type 2 combined) from the Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System.

The birth prevalence of Down syndrome in Canada (excluding Quebec) has been stable in the last decade, averaging 15.8 per 10,000 total births, between 2005 and 2013. The rate of Down syndrome among stillbirths remained relatively stable around 31.2 per 1,000 stillbirths, except for a slight...

Infographic - Do Relationships Matter to the Health of Canada’s Youth?

Recommentations for routine practices in settings where health care is provided.

This report focuses on the work done to address federal public health priorities that promote and protect the health and well-being of Canadians. This year’s report also supports the new Treasury Board Policy on Results and the Government of Canada’s commitment to provide improved reporting to...

2017–18 Departmental Plan provides parliamentarians and Canadians with information on what we do and the results we are trying to achieve during the upcoming year.

This Plan provides an overview of the Agency’s priorities and its plans to strengthen overall population health in Canada. The report highlights PHAC’s key anticipated outcomes and results, as well as human resources and budgetary plans for the upcoming fiscal year.

Fact sheet about smoking cessation during pregnancy and relapse after childbirth in Canada.

Fact sheet - Effect of maternal weight on pregnancy outcomes