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HEALTH CANADAS CHILDREN [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Problems
- Education (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Start2Finish
1, record 1, English, Start2Finish
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- KidsFest 2, record 1, English, KidsFest
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A small local organization founded in 2000. 3, record 1, English, - Start2Finish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Start2Finish's mission is to break the cycle of child poverty by providing ongoing educational support to Canada's at risk children throughout their school years, nurturing mind, body and social health so they are empowered to succeed and become role models for change. 4, record 1, English, - Start2Finish
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Problèmes sociaux
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Start2Finish
1, record 1, French, Start2Finish
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- KidsFest 2, record 1, French, KidsFest
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme local de petite envergure fondé en 2000. 3, record 1, French, - Start2Finish
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Medicine and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Brighter Futures: Canada’s Action Plan for Children
1, record 2, English, Brighter%20Futures%3A%20Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20Action%20Plan%20for%20Children
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1992, the Government of Canada launched "Brighter Futures :Canada's Action Plan for Children, "which put in place a number of initiatives aimed at promoting the health and well-being of children. 2, record 2, English, - Brighter%20Futures%3A%20Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20Action%20Plan%20for%20Children
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Brighter Futures
- Canada’s Action Plan for Children
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Médecine et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Grandir ensemble : Plan d'action canadien pour les enfants
1, record 2, French, Grandir%20ensemble%20%3A%20Plan%20d%27action%20canadien%20pour%20les%20enfants
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1992, le gouvernement du Canada lançait «Grandir ensemble : Plan d'action canadien pour les enfants», qui met en place un certain nombre d'initiatives visant à promouvoir la santé et le bien-être des enfants. 2, record 2, French, - Grandir%20ensemble%20%3A%20Plan%20d%27action%20canadien%20pour%20les%20enfants
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Grandir ensemble
- Plan d'action canadien pour les enfants
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-12-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
- Sociology of the Family
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Enfants Québec
1, record 3, English, Enfants%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quebec French Magazine. The Canadian English version titled : Today's Parent(Canada's favourite parenting magazine). Get a wealth of useful information, valuable advice and fun ideas for raising healthier, happier kids from the top magazine for parents in Canada. If you have children from birth to age 14, you’ll get insightful answers to all your parenting questions on discipline, learning, behaviour, safety, health, development, education and more. 2, record 3, English, - Enfants%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
- Sociologie de la famille
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Enfants Québec
1, record 3, French, Enfants%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Enfants Québec est le seul magazine québécois qui accompagne et guide les parents, les enseignants et les éducateurs qui ont à cœur les enfants. C’est une ressource par excellence pour les parents et éducateurs d’enfants âgés de 0 à 14 ans. Le magazine fournit des conseils et suggestions pratiques sur une vaste gamme de sujets comme la santé, l’éducation, les loisirs, la psychologie et l’alimentation et est publié 8 fois par année. 2, record 3, French, - Enfants%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-11-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- The health of Canada's children : a CICH profile
1, record 4, English, The%20health%20of%20Canada%27s%20children%20%3A%20a%20CICH%20profile
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- The health of Canada's children 1, record 4, English, The%20health%20of%20Canada%27s%20children
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Researched and prepared by Denise Avard, Louise Hanvey, Canadian Institute of Child Health, 1989. 1, record 4, English, - The%20health%20of%20Canada%27s%20children%20%3A%20a%20CICH%20profile
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- La santé des enfants du Canada : Profil réalisé par l'ICSI
1, record 4, French, La%20sant%C3%A9%20des%20enfants%20du%20Canada%20%3A%20Profil%20r%C3%A9alis%C3%A9%20par%20l%27ICSI
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- La santé des enfants du Canada 1, record 4, French, La%20sant%C3%A9%20des%20enfants%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Recherché et préparé par Denise Avard et Louise Hanvey, Institut canadien de la santé infantile, 1989. 1, record 4, French, - La%20sant%C3%A9%20des%20enfants%20du%20Canada%20%3A%20Profil%20r%C3%A9alis%C3%A9%20par%20l%27ICSI
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-07-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Programme for Appropriate Technology in Health
1, record 5, English, Programme%20for%20Appropriate%20Technology%20in%20Health
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Program for Appropriate Technology in Health 2, record 5, English, Program%20for%20Appropriate%20Technology%20in%20Health
former designation, correct, Canada
- PATH Canada 3, record 5, English, PATH%20Canada
correct
- PATH Canada 3, record 5, English, PATH%20Canada
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PATH Canada is a non-profit, non-governmental organization whose goal is to improve health, especially the health of women and children, in developing regions of the world. Our mission is to increase the effectiveness, availability and appropriateness of practices and technologies used in primary health care. PATH Canada's definition of "technology" includes : the systems and practices through which health care is delivered the equipment and devices used in primary health care the information and skills that must accompany each technology PATH Canada bridges the gap between user and provider of primary health care services. Through field assessment and operations research, we identify user needs, and assist in identifying priority actions. We work with local partners to design and implement projects to adapt practices and technologies to specific social, cultural and resource settings. 1, record 5, English, - Programme%20for%20Appropriate%20Technology%20in%20Health
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Hygiène et santé
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Programme de technologie appropriée en santé
1, record 5, French, Programme%20de%20technologie%20appropri%C3%A9e%20en%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Programme de Technologie Appropriée en Santé 2, record 5, French, Programme%20de%20Technologie%20Appropri%C3%A9e%20en%20Sant%C3%A9
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- PATH Canada 3, record 5, French, PATH%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
- PATH Canada 3, record 5, French, PATH%20Canada
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme situé à Ottawa. 4, record 5, French, - Programme%20de%20technologie%20appropri%C3%A9e%20en%20sant%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-02-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Human Diseases
- Baby and Child Care
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program
1, record 6, English, Canadian%20Paediatric%20Surveillance%20Program
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CPSP 2, record 6, English, CPSP
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program(CPSP) is a joint project of Health Canada's Centre for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control and the Canadian Paediatric Society. The CPSP gathers data from 2, 300 paediatricians and paediatric subspecialists each month to monitor rare diseases and conditions in Canadian children. 2, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Paediatric%20Surveillance%20Program
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Maladies humaines
- Soins du bébé et puériculture
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Programme canadien de surveillance pédiatrique
1, record 6, French, Programme%20canadien%20de%20surveillance%20p%C3%A9diatrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- PCSP 2, record 6, French, PCSP
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme canadien de surveillance pédiatrique (PCSP) est un projet conjoint du Centre de prévention et de contrôle des maladies infectieuses de Santé Canada et de la Société canadienne de pédiatrie. Le PCSP collige des données transmises par plus de 2 300 pédiatres et pédiatres avec surspécialité tous les mois, afin de surveiller des maladies et pathologies rares chez les enfants canadiens. 2, record 6, French, - Programme%20canadien%20de%20surveillance%20p%C3%A9diatrique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-07-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Statistical Surveys
- Sociology of the Family
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth
1, record 7, English, National%20Longitudinal%20Survey%20of%20Children%20and%20Youth
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- NLSCY 1, record 7, English, NLSCY
correct, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- National Longitudinal Survey of Children 2, record 7, English, National%20Longitudinal%20Survey%20of%20Children
former designation, correct, Canada
- NLSC 2, record 7, English, NLSC
former designation, correct, Canada
- NLSC 2, record 7, English, NLSC
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As part of the Government of Canada's Child Development Initiative, Human Resources Development Canada directed and funded the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth(NLSCY) in partnership with Statistics Canada. The survey is a long-term study designed to enhance our knowledge of human development in Canada. Almost 23, 000 children in Canada, ranging in age from birth to 11 years will be followed into adulthood. This will paint an integrated picture of all major aspects of well-being including health, family, community, education and work. The NLSCY will fill an information gap on children in Canada and their development, particularly the lack of information over time. 1, record 7, English, - National%20Longitudinal%20Survey%20of%20Children%20and%20Youth
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
National Longitudinal Survey of Children (NLSC) is the former title. Information confirmed by the Special Surveys Division at Statistics Canada. 3, record 7, English, - National%20Longitudinal%20Survey%20of%20Children%20and%20Youth
Record 7, Key term(s)
- National Survey of Children
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
- Sociologie de la famille
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Enquête longitudinale nationale sur les enfants et les jeunes
1, record 7, French, Enqu%C3%AAte%20longitudinale%20nationale%20sur%20les%20enfants%20et%20les%20jeunes
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- ELNEJ 1, record 7, French, ELNEJ
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Enquête longitudinale nationale sur les enfants 2, record 7, French, Enqu%C3%AAte%20longitudinale%20nationale%20sur%20les%20enfants
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
- ELNE 2, record 7, French, ELNE
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
- ELNE 2, record 7, French, ELNE
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le cadre de l'Initiative pour le développement de l'enfant du Gouvernement du Canada, Développement des ressources humaines Canada a mené et financé l'Enquête longitudinale nationale sur les enfants et les jeunes (ELNEJ), en partenariat avec Statistique Canada. L'enquête est une étude à long terme conçue pour améliorer nos connaissances sur le développement humain au Canada. Près de 23 000 enfants du Canada, âgés de la naissance à 11 ans, seront suivis jusqu'à l'âge adulte. Ainsi, nous obtiendrons un portrait détaillé de tous les principaux aspects reliés au bien-être, comme la santé, la famille, la communauté, l'éducation et le travail. L'ELNEJ comblera le manque d'information sur les enfants du Canada et leur développement, plus particulièrement le manque d'information au fil du temps. 1, record 7, French, - Enqu%C3%AAte%20longitudinale%20nationale%20sur%20les%20enfants%20et%20les%20jeunes
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Enquête longitudinale nationale sur les enfants est la première appellation utilisée pour l'enquête. Renseignement obtenu par la Division des enquêtes spéciales de Statistique Canada. 3, record 7, French, - Enqu%C3%AAte%20longitudinale%20nationale%20sur%20les%20enfants%20et%20les%20jeunes
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Enquête nationale sur les enfants
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
- Encuestas estadísticas
- Sociología de la familia
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Encuesta longitudinal nacional sobre niños y jóvenes
1, record 7, Spanish, Encuesta%20longitudinal%20nacional%20sobre%20ni%C3%B1os%20y%20j%C3%B3venes
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-07-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Personality Development
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Readiness to learn
1, record 8, English, Readiness%20to%20learn
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Readiness to learn is a measure of many aspects of a child's development at age 5, a key developmental transition for most children. Being "ready to learn" includes : physical well-being and age-appropriate physical development(e. g., fine and gross motor skills) ;emotional health, including an ability to adapt to new experiences; age-appropriate social knowledge; language skills; and, general knowledge. Regularly monitoring and reporting on the learning-readiness of Canada's children will help to guide policy and investment decisions concerning children, enhancing the abilities of governments and society to prepare our children more effectively for a successful future. 1, record 8, English, - Readiness%20to%20learn
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Développement de la personnalité
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- La capacité d'apprentissage
1, record 8, French, La%20capacit%C3%A9%20d%27apprentissage
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La capacité d'apprentissage est une mesure de bon nombre des aspects du développement d'un enfant de cinq ans, l'âge de transition essentiel dans le développement de la plupart des enfants. La capacité d'apprentissage, c'est être en bonne santé physique et avoir atteint le développement physique correspondant à son âge (p.ex. aptitudes motrices); être équilibré sur le plan émotif, notamment la capacité de s'adapter à de nouvelles expériences, posséder des connaissances sociales, des compétences linguistiques et des connaissances générales qui correspondent à son âge. La surveillance régulière de la capacité d'apprentissage des enfants Canadiens et les rapports qui seront préparés à ce sujet contribueront à orienter la politique et les décisions d'investissement concernant les enfants, à améliorer la capacité du gouvernement et de la société à préparer plus efficacement nos enfants à un avenir réussi. 1, record 8, French, - La%20capacit%C3%A9%20d%27apprentissage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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