Our goal is to advance knowledge and propose crosssectoral strategies and endeavours that will improve the health and well-being of Québecers. The Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ) was created in 1998 following the adoption of its act of incorporation (RSQ, chapter I-13.1.1). Its experts come from fields as distinct as applied science, health sciences, social sciences, and humanities and work with the health and social services network to develop and pool public health knowledge and skills.