Public Health Agency of Canada

Briefing material for Minister Bennett for the appearance at SOCI of September 29 on the National Framework for Suicide Prevention

Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada: Research, Policy and Practice (the HPCDP Journal) is the monthly, online scientific journal of the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch of the Public Health Agency of Canada. The journal publishes articles on disease...

This year’s annual report describes the heavy toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Canadian society, both directly and through the steps taken to mitigate its effect.

The results of a cross-national research study on the health and health behaviours of youth in Canada in grades 6 through 10.

COVID-19 is an illness caused by a coronavirus. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some of which infect animals and others that can infect humans.

COVID-19 is a new disease and we are still learning how it affects pregnant women.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a range of conditions that can include impairments in speech, non-verbal communication, and social interactions combined with restricted and repetitive behaviours, interests or activities.

The Family-Centred Maternity and Newborn Care: National Guidelines is a resource on maternal and newborn health. It includes the latest information and advice from Canadian experts.

Positive relationships play an important role in the mental health and well-being of youth. These include relationships with family and peers, and in schools and communities. Persistent negative thoughts and feelings may be related to poor mental health and well-being.

Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada: Research, Policy and Practice(the HPCDP Journal) is the monthly, online scientific journal of the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch of the Public Health Agency of Canada.The journal publishes articles on disease...

Pan-Canadian Health Inequalities Reporting Initiative

Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada: Research, Policy and Practice (the HPCDP Journal) is the monthly, online scientific journal of the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch of the Public Health Agency of Canada.The journal publishes articles on disease...

To be as healthy as possible, children need adequate night time sleep.