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International Circumpolar Surveillance (ICS) Database (Health Canada)

Contact
John (Dr.) Spika
Bureau of Infectious Diseases
Health Canada
Tel: (613) 957-0322
Fax: (613) 941-7708
E-mail: John_Spika@hc-sc.gc.ca

Organization Maintaining the Database
Health Canada

Purpose of Database
The aim is to gather data which will lead to a better understanding of the epidemiology of infectious diseases in northern Aboriginal populations in order to improve prevention and control programs. Enables the assessment of the burden of illness and identification of risk factors related to invasive pneumococcal diseases among aboriginal peoples.

Content
Epidemiological data on infectious diseases in northern Aboriginal peoples; and on risk factors for pneumococcal diseases in these subpopulations.

Year Database Established
1999

Coverage Period
Not specified

Data Updates
Irregularly; data will be forwarded on a regular basis, as cases are identified.

Data Providers
The provinces and territories

Data Availability
Not applicable

Reports
An annual report is disseminated to all participants, ICS data contributors, and public health and clinical communities. Data will also be reflected in articles appearing in periodical literature.