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II^nd Workshop on Implementation of Pan American STEPS Methodology for Risk-Factor Surveillance

(Caribbean Epidemiology Center / CAREC, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, 15–17 November 2006)

Workshop Agenda (PDF, 620 Kb)

Trainers' Presentations
(15 PowerPoint presentations used at workshop, covering regional situation and STEPS methodology)

Pan American STEPS

Caribbean Epidemiology Center (CAREC)

PAHO STEPS Contact

Goal: This second STEPS training activity was aimed at implementing the STEPwise Approach to Chronic Noncommunicable Disease Risk-Factor Surveillance in the Caribbean. It follows up on the first workshop held in May in the Dominican Republic.

Purpose of the Training

• Explain the rationale of the Pan American version of STEPS surveillance.
• Ensure a uniform application of the STEPS surveillance materials.
• Motivate the countries to participate and planning the national survey.

Expected Result: For the countries to plan their first population survey on the surveillance of chronic diseases and their risk factors, to be carried out in 2007.

Participating Countries: Barbados, Curacao, St. Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tabago, Turks and Caicos Islands.