Being physically active is an important part of being healthy. Unfortunately, many Canadians are not active enough to reduce their risk of a range of health issues including cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, diabetes and some cancers. What you will find …
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) affect the circulatory system including the heart and blood vessels. There are six types of CVD. While they are one of the leading causes of death for men and women in Canada, in many cases they are …
Violence is defined as “the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological …
Links to policy resources that are applicable to public health, including search engines and tools to find, analyze, and interpret policies. Canadian Government of Canada World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Policy (WHOCC) This WHOCC is a …
Although the number of unintentional injuries has decreased by almost 50% since 1990, it still continues to be the leading cause of death for children and youth (1-19 years of age) in Canada. In 2008, there were over 630 deaths …
Positive mental health is “the capacity of each and all of us to feel, think, act in ways that enhance our ability to enjoy life and deal with the challenges we face. It is a positive sense of emotional and …
There are three main types of diabetes; the most common is type 2 diabetes which tends to occur later in life, although it can be seen in younger people. In this type of diabetes, the pancreas does not produce enough …
Neurological conditions are disorders and diseases that occur as a result of injury, genetics, and exposures which cause a disruption of the normal functions and body movement governed by the nervous system. These conditions may affect the central and peripheral …
“Oral health is a state of the oral and related tissues and structures that contribute positively to physical, mental and social well-being and the enjoyment of life’s possibilities, by allowing the individual to speak, eat and socialize unhindered by pain, …
Childhood (3-12 years) is an important stage of life for continued healthy growth and development. Experiences during this time can influence lifelong physical, mental and social health. What you will find These resources provide information to help you plan programs …