Public Health Agency of Canada

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

The 2016–19 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) presents the Government of Canada’s sustainable development goals and targets, as required by the Federal Sustainable Development Act (the Act).

This year's report from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada first provides a snapshot on the health status of Canadians, then shines a light on problematic substance use among youth with a focus on primary prevention. This means tackling risk factors, strengthening protective factors,...

Tuberculosis (TB) is the epitome of inequity in public health; it is a social disease with a medical aspect. As this report makes clear, social determinants of health such as poverty, food insecurity, inadequate housing and overcrowding contribute to health inequity and are significant underlying...

Fact sheet of maternal hypertension in Canada

Infographic representing epilepsy rates in Canada up to 2014.