History of Science 2200E Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Typhoid Fever, The Who, Miasma Theory

• School: Western University
• Department: History of Science
• Course: History of Science 2200E
• Professor: Burns

Document Summary

Several agencies are responsible for public health in canada. The role of the public health agency of canada is to: Prevent and control chronic diseases and injuries and infectious diseases; Prepare for and respond to public health emergencies; Serve as a central point for sharing canada"s expertise with the world; Apply international research and development to canada"s public health programs; and. Strengthen intergovernmental collaboration on public health and facilitate national approaches to public health policy and planning. Public health ontario"s mandate (link): advice, consultation and interpretation - laboratory services continuing education and professional - library services continuing education and professional - library services development - research, ethics and evaluation. Health emergency preparedness - support to policy and program development. Information management - surveillance and population health assessment. Our goal is to watch for, identify and address the public health issues that can affect you, your family and your neighbours. We promote healthy living and identify community needs.