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ArticleArchives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique2014

Enhancing capacity for risk factor surveillance at the regional/local level: a follow-up review of the findings of the Canadian Think Tank Forum after 4 years.

Bernard Ck Choi, Mary Lou Decou, Drona Rasali, Patricia J Martens, Michelina Mancuso, Ronald C Plotnikoff, Cory Neudorf, Joanne Thanos, Lawrence W Svenson, Keith Denny and 8 more

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Article in Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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18 authors.

Bernard Ck ChoiCentre for Chronic Disease Prevention, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Government of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0 K9, Canada. Bernard.Choi@phac-aspc.gc.ca.
Mary Lou Decou
Drona Rasali
Patricia J Martens
Michelina Mancuso
Ronald C Plotnikoff
Cory Neudorf
Joanne Thanos
Lawrence W Svenson
Keith Denny
Heather Orpana
Paula Stewart
Michael King
Jane Griffith
Tannis Erickson
Renate van Dorp
Deanna White
Amira Ali

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNational health surveys are sometimes used to provide estimates on risk factors for policy and program development at the regional/local level. However, as regional/local needs may differ from national ones, an important question is how to also enhance capacity for risk factor surveillance regionally/locally.

methodsA Think Tank Forum was convened in Canada to discuss the needs, characteristics, coordination, tools and next steps to build capacity for regional/local risk factor surveillance. A series of follow up activities to review the relevant issues pertaining to needs, characteristics and capacity of risk factor surveillance were conducted.

resultsResults confirmed the need for a regional/local risk factor surveillance system that is flexible, timely, of good quality, having a communication plan, and responsive to local needs. It is important to conduct an environmental scan and a gap analysis, to develop a common vision, to build central and local coordination and leadership, to build on existing tools and resources, and to use innovation.

conclusionsFindings of the Think Tank Forum are important for building surveillance capacity at the local/county level, both in Canada and globally. This paper provides a follow-up review of the findings based on progress over the last 4 years.

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PMID24451555
PMCPMC3916079

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