National Population Health Study of Neurological Conditions

Enhanced Surveillance for Chronic Disease Program - Surveillance Grants and Contributions Funding

The National Population Study on Neurological Conditions is administered through the Enhanced Surveillance for Chronic Disease Program. It is a four-year study assessing the number of Canadians affected by neurological conditions, factors that increase the risk of developing these conditions, the health service needs of people living with these conditions and the impact of neurological diseases on individuals and the economy. The study is designed to fill gaps in information concerning the number of people affected by neurological diseases and the impact of these diseases on Canadians. A comprehensive report will be published by the Public Health Agency of Canada at the end of the study to provide a clear picture of the state of neurological conditions in Canada.

November 2010 Re-Solicitation (CLOSED)

Following the January 2010 Solicitation, some gaps in information were identified. As of November 26, 2010, the Public Health Agency of Canada is requesting Full Proposals for projects to be conducted in the following areas:

• Use of registries to monitor incidence, prevalence and co-morbidities of neurological conditions; and
• Use of health services and gaps in services.

Interested applicants are invited to submit proposals in these two areas by January 7, 2011.

• Invitation to Submit a Proposal

January 2010 Solicitation (CLOSED)

On January 4, 2010, the Public Health Agency of Canada requested a Letter of Intent (LOI) for projects to be conducted between September 1, 2010 and March 31, 2013 in the following four areas:

• Incidence, prevalence, co-morbidities of neurological conditions;
• Risk factors for the development and for the progression of neurological conditions;
• Use of health services, gaps in services, and recommended improvements; and
• Impact of neurological conditions now and projected over the next 20 years including economic cost.

After reviewing the LOIs received, selected applicants were invited to submit a full proposal. Once full proposals were approved, successful applicants received funding for their projects.

• January 2010 Solicitation