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Life expectancy by income

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Shows the life expectancy of Albertans by sex, across 13 income groupings for the combined years 2005 to 2014.

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Measles vaccine uptake for children aged 12 to 24 months

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exams the impact of neighborhood income on the timeliness of first MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)/MMRV(Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella) dose among children born in Alberta between 2006 and... More ≫

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exams the impact of neighborhood income on the timeliness of first MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)/MMRV(Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella) dose among children born in Alberta between 2006 and 2012 and followed until February 2015.

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Personal wellness index

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Many dimensions contribute to wellness, including health, standard of living, spirituality or religion, community belonging, safety, relationships, achievements, and future security. This edition... More ≫

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Many dimensions contribute to wellness, including health, standard of living, spirituality or religion, community belonging, safety, relationships, achievements, and future security. This edition of Health Trends Alberta shows Albertan’s satisfaction with a number of dimensions of their lives.

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Number of Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) tests among people with diabetes

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For individuals with diabetes, the haemoglobin A1c test is considered fundamental to patient management. It is recommended that they be tested every three months. This analysis finds that... More ≫

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For individuals with diabetes, the haemoglobin A1c test is considered fundamental to patient management. It is recommended that they be tested every three months. This analysis finds that patients with a annual comprehensive care plan are more likely to have an HbA1c test.

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Multiple sclerosis

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This edition of Health Trends Alberta shows the age and sex-specific prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis in Alberta in 2013.

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Incidence of preterm birth among Albertans with coeliac disease

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When controlling for maternal age and newborn gender, women with coeliac disease were statistically significantly more likely to have a preterm delivery.

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Life expectancy of Albertans with diabetes

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Compares life expectancy of 50-year-old Albertans with diabetes against life expectancy of all 50-year-old Albertans.

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Incidence of chickenpox in Alberta

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Immunization coverage rates for one dose of a varicella containing vaccine by age two have been approximately 85 per cent for the past five years. While the incidence of disease has dropped... More ≫

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Immunization coverage rates for one dose of a varicella containing vaccine by age two have been approximately 85 per cent for the past five years. While the incidence of disease has dropped significantly with vaccine introduction, it is unknown if current coverage rates are sufficient to provide herd immunity. Additionally, some regions of Alberta remain at higher risk, as coverage is not uniform across the province.

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Motor vehicle traffic injury : hospitalizations per 100,000 population, by age group, 2000 – 2013

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From 2000 to 2013, motor vehicle traffic collisions were the second leading cause of injury hospitalizations in Alberta. This issue of Health Trends Alberta looks at variance in hospitalization... More ≫

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From 2000 to 2013, motor vehicle traffic collisions were the second leading cause of injury hospitalizations in Alberta. This issue of Health Trends Alberta looks at variance in hospitalization rates for motor vehicle accidents for three age groups, and at the trends in hospitalization rates over time.

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Influenza mortality by season

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Compares influenza mortality rates back to the 1984-1985 influenza season and up to and including the 2014-2015 season.

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