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Monitoring chronic diseases in Canada: the Chronic Disease Indicator Framework
M T Betancourt1, K C Roberts1, T-L Bennett1
1Chronic Disease Surveillance Division, Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Chronic Diseases and Injuries in Canada
|June 6, 2014
Summary
Canada
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Surveillance
Background:
- The Public Health Agency of Canada developed the Chronic Disease Indicator Framework.
- The Framework aims to systematize and enhance chronic disease surveillance.
- It provides a basis for consistent and reliable information on chronic diseases and their determinants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a comprehensive framework for chronic disease surveillance in Canada.
- To identify and organize key indicators relevant to chronic disease prevention.
- To facilitate evidence-informed decision-making in public health.
Main Methods:
- Reviewed national and international health indicators, frameworks, and databases.
- Developed a conceptual model with "core domains" for indicator grouping.
- Applied specific selection criteria and conducted extensive consultations for validation.
Main Results:
- The Framework includes 41 indicators across 6 core domains.
- Domains cover determinants, risk factors, risk conditions, prevention practices, and health outcomes.
- Annual data releases with national estimates and demographic breakdowns are planned.
Conclusions:
- The Framework is crucial for interpreting chronic disease trends and developing interventions.
- It has the potential to be an indispensable tool for evidence-informed public health decisions in Canada.
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