Taking Action to Prevent Chronic Disease: Recommendations for a Healthier Ontario |
Public Health Ontario (PHO) has partnered with Cancer Care Ontario on a report to address the burden of chronic disease in Ontario. The report reviews evidence in support of reducing population-level exposure risk factors for chronic disease, building Ontario’s capacity for chronic disease prevention and ensuring all Ontarians have equal opportunities for health. It contains 22 evidence-informed recommendations for actions to prevent chronic disease. |
Research, Education and Knowledge Exchange Services |
Public Health Ontario (PHO) has developed a new program model to support the following key functions of public health practice in Ontario: applied research, program evaluation, education, professional development and knowledge exchange. |
| Ontario Risk and Behaviour Surveillance System (ORBSS) Project |
PHO is providing co-ordinated leadership and support for the planning ORBSS, a provincewide surveillance system aimed at producing estimates of health behaviours, attitudes and other risk factors. |
| PCIRN Vaccine Coverage Theme |
Public Health Ontario is taking part in the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) – Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Influenza Research Network (PCIRN), a pan-Canadian vaccine research network that conducts applied public health research in preparation for and during influenza pandemics. |
