The Chief Public Health Officer’s Report on the State of Public Health in Canada 2018: Preventing Problematic Substance Use in Youth

This year's report from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada first provides a snapshot on the health status of Canadians, then shines a light on problematic substance use among youth with a focus on primary prevention. This means tackling risk factors, strengthening protective factors, delaying initiation to the use of substances, and preventing their harmful use.

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Last Updated	April 17, 2026, 19:10 (UTC)
Created	April 17, 2026, 19:10 (UTC)
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geographic_scope	[]
open_canada_collection	publication
open_canada_date_published	2018-10-23 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords	{"fr": ["jeunes", "santé", "substances", "alcool", "prévention", "éducation", "traumatismes", "prévention"], "en": ["Health", "youth", "social", "substance", "drinking", "trauma", "expectancy", "support", "prevention"]}
open_canada_subject	["health_and_safety"]
sensitivity_level	unrestricted
title_fr	Rapport de l’administratrice en chef de la santé publique sur l’état de la santé publique au Canada 2018 : Prévenir la consommation problématique de substances chez les jeunes
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