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Cervical Cancer Facts and Figures Incidence Cervical cancer accounts for 2% of all new cancer cases in women. The Age Standardized Incidence Rate (ASIR) of cervical cancer was 7.5 per 100,000 women in 2004. Most cervical cancer (67%) occurs in women aged 30-59. Incidence rates of…

ARCHIVED - How can I cope with cancer? We have archived this page and will not be updating it. You can use it for research or reference. We have archived this page and will not be updating it. You can use it for research or reference. Finding out you have cancer brings many…

How is cancer treated? If you have cancer, a treatment plan will be developed just for you. Your healthcare team is there to tell you about your options, and guide you in making your decisions - but the decisions are yours to make. Before recommending a treatment plan, your…

ARCHIVED - How should I eat to reduce my risk of cancer? We have archived this page and will not be updating it. You can use it for research or reference. We have archived this page and will not be updating it. You can use it for research or reference. Research shows that 30 to…

What should I know about cervical cancer? Cervical cancer starts in the cells that line the cervix. The cervix is the lower portion of a women's uterus (also called the womb). It connects the uterus to the vagina and plays an important role during childbirth. Before cervical…

Safe sleep for your baby (poster) Download the alternative format (PDF format, 3.25 MB, 1 page) Babies are gifts to our communities. Babies need room to breathe. The safest place for your baby to sleep is in a crib, cradle or bassinet. If you don't have one, there are other…

Safe Sleep While the rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ( SIDS ) has declined in Canada, it remains the second leading cause of death of healthy infants, with a higher rate amongst vulnerable populations. Current evidence demonstrates that unsafe infant sleep environments also…

Joint Statement on Safe Sleep: Reducing Sudden Infant Deaths in Canada Download in PDF format (803 KB, 12 pages) Safe Sleep Safe Sleep for Your Baby brochure Safe Sleep for Your Baby video Sudden infant deaths that occur during sleep continue to be a significant public health…

Safe Sleep for Your Baby (publication) Download in PDF format (3.50 MB, 20 pages) Organization: Public Health Agency of Canada Published: 2021-10-08 Please take a few minutes to read this important information on steps you can take to help your baby sleep safely. Please share…

National case definition: Invasive group A streptococcal disease Date of last revision: May 2008 Date of last review: May 2008 National reporting Only confirmed cases of disease should be notified. Type of surveillance Routine case-by-case notification to the federal level.…