Measuring Up - A Health Surveillance Update on Canadian Children and Youth

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Future Developments - Asthma Prevention and Control Efforts

As described in the introduction to this report, a strong surveillance system includes a "response" component to address problems identified through data collection and analysis. LCDC has formed strategic alliances with health care professionals, voluntary agencies, private industry and governmental agencies to improve prevention and control of asthma across Canada. A unified approach to treatment has already been formulated with the 1995 Canadian Consensus Guidelines (currently under revision). As well, a National Strategy of Asthma Prevention and Control is being developed for Canada, similar to initiatives in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. The strategy will address all relevant areas related to asthma prevention and control in Canada, such as asthma surveillance, prevention (primary and secondary), medical treatment and management, asthma education and environmental control measures.

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