Provincial and territorial congenital anomalies surveillance: a summary of surveillance programs across Canada. / Surveillance provinciale et territoriale des anomalies congénitales : résumé des programmes de surveillance au Canada.
Health Promot Chronic Dis Prev Can
; 44(5): 229-235, 2024 May.
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| ID: mdl-38748480
ABSTRACT
The Canadian Congenital Anomalies Surveillance Network was established in 2002 to address gaps in the national surveillance of congenital anomalies (CAs) and support the sustainability of high-quality, population-based, CA surveillance systems within provinces and territories. This paper highlights the methodologies of each local CA surveillance system, noting similarities and variabilities between each system, to contribute to enhanced national CA surveillance efforts.
The Canadian Congenital Anomalies Surveillance Network was established in 2002 under the umbrella of the Canadian Perinatal Surveillance System to support highquality, population-based congenital anomalies surveillance systems in Canada. Each local congenital anomalies surveillance system covers diverse populations and geography, operates under different structures and has varying program maturity. Engagement of every jurisdiction is essential for sustaining local and national CA surveillance. Provincial and territorial CA surveillance systems are uniquely positioned to support public health priorities.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Anomalías Congénitas
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Vigilancia de la Población
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
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En
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Fr
Revista:
Health Promot Chronic Dis Prev Can
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Health Promot. Chronic Dis. Prev. Can
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Health promotion and chronic disease prevention in Canada
Año:
2024
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Article