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Health Surveillance and Epidemiology Division


About the Health Surveillance and Epidemiology Division

The goal of the Health Surveillance and Epidemiology Division is to provide excellence in surveillance and research on a national and international level on injury and maltreatment and maternal and infant health, so that our efforts, in partnership with others, significantly improve the health and well-being of Canadians.

The Health Surveillance and Epidemiology Division supports the efforts of all concerned with health in pregnancy and the health and well-being of infants, children and youth through a commitment to excellence in surveillance and research.

Our core values are: commitment to scientific excellence

  • respect for colleagues, stakeholders and clients
  • openness and accessibility of ourselves and our information
  • personal and professional integrity

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