A four-year National Population Health Study was announced by the federal Minister of Health on June 5, 2009. Its purpose is to fill gaps in knowledge about individuals with neurological conditions, their families, and caregivers.

The objectives of the four-year national population health study are to provide key information to improve current knowledge about the:

– 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;
– Impact of neurological conditions now and projected over the next 20 years including economic cost.

The Public Health Agency of Canada is requesting a Letter of Intent for projects in the aforementioned areas. Please refer to the following link for additional information on the Letter of Intent, including application instructions. http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/cd-mc/nc-mn/index-eng.php

The Letter of Intent package must be received by February 5, 2010.

Please share this invitation with other organizations who might be interested in this work.

Sincerely,

Paula Stewart MD, FRCPC
Director, Chronic Disease Surveillance Division
Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control
Public Health Agency of Canada