27 datasets found

Dementia is the loss of mental function affecting daily activities, caused by brain diseases and brain injuries. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system (CNS). The immune system attacks myelin (protective covering of the nerves) in the brain, spinal cord, and...

This is the third report of the Public Health Agency of Canada's (PHAC) Injury in Review series, providing important national surveillance statistics on the causes of traumatic...

The award-winning Health Infobase, a sub-domain of Canada.ca, provides Canadian health information on a wide variety of topics including chronic and infectious diseases,...

This year's report from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada provides a snapshot of key public health trends and shines a light on one of the drivers of health inequities:...

Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that can affect the way a person interacts with and understands the world.

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...