Canadian Research and Development Classification (CRDC) 2020 Version 1.0 - Socioeconomic Objective (SEO)

• RDS107 - Health

RDS10703 - Public health (except specific population health)

This group covers research and experimental development (R&D) activities directed towards community health and well-being of general public, excluding specific population groups. It includes research into the complex biological, social, cultural and environmental interactions that determine the health of individuals and the general public. Many activities are targeted at populations such as health campaigns and health policies. Public health services also include the provision of personal services to individual persons, such as vaccinations, behavioural counselling, or health advice.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • determinants of health
  • disease distribution and transmission (including surveillance and response)
  • health education and promotion
  • health policy
  • health protection and disaster response
  • health status and outcomes
  • health system performance (including effectiveness of interventions)
  • injury control
  • mental health
  • preventive medicine and health interventions (including exercise, healthy behaviour, nutrition, and food safety)
  • social structure and health
  • substance abuse

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • evaluation of health care programs and policies (See RDS10702 Provision of care)
  • public health of specific population groups (e.g., aged persons, indigenous communities, children, etc.) (See RDS10704 Specific population health)
  • quarantine and control measures to prevent the entry of diseases into a country (See RDS10204 Control of pests, diseases and exotic species)