Hongbo Liang, Andy Wielgosz

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• Hongbo Liang, Andy Wielgosz
• WHO Collaborating Centre on Surveillance of
  Cardiovascular Diseases
• Surveillance and Risk Assessment Division, CCDPC,
  PHAC
• The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa

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Why Infobase?

• Brings valuable data together
• Stimulates surveillance activities
• Helps in setting data standards
• Data

information
policy activity
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Datasets

• Demographics
• Morbidity
• Mortality
• Risk Factors
• Related Health Services
• Community Profiles

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System Characteristics

• Geography national, provincial and health region
  levels.
• Timeline trend data starting with the most
  recent year available, and in some cases back to
  1950.
• Sources data sources are identified as are any
  restrictions, qualifiers, or caveats.
• Interactive maps/data are generated in real time
  allowing for more user choice and sophistication.
• Bilingual

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System Software

• Microsoft SQL server database software
• Microsoft Visual Basic software
• ESRI Map Objects software
• Digital Maps of Canada

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Summary

• One-stop resource for NCD surveillance
• Multi functionalities maps, graphs, tables, and
  statistic analysis available
• User friendly simple interface, easy access
• Flexibility numerous data selections
• Security server located behind security firewall
• Key Public Health Agency Dissemination Tool

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