Journal article
Trends in chronic disease incidence rates from the Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The Public Health Agency of Canada's Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System (CCDSS) produces population-based estimates of chronic disease prevalence and incidence using administrative health data. Our aim was to assess trends in incidence rates over time, trends are essential to understand changes in population risk and to inform policy development.
METHODS: Incident cases of diagnosed asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary …
Authors
Hamm NC; Pelletier L; Ellison J; Tennenhouse L; Reimer K; Paterson JM; Puchtinger R; Bartholomew S; Phillips KAM; Lix LM
Journal
Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada, Vol. 39, No. 6/7, pp. 216–224
Publisher
Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch (HPCDP) Public Health Agency of Canada
Publication Date
June 2019
DOI
10.24095/hpcdp.39.6/7.02
ISSN
1925-6515