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Alberta reproductive health, pregnancies and births

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Provides a statistical view of various topics related to pregnancies and births in the province of Alberta.

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Feeding baby solid foods : from 6 to 12 months of age [2008]

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Presents information about introducing solid food for babies, mealtime, preparing food for babies, and food safety tips.

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Feeding baby solid foods : from 6 to 12 months of age [2007]

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Presents information about introducing solid food for babies, mealtime, preparing food for babies, and food safety tips.

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You! : fun ways to stay healthy!

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These bulletins provide fun ways to stay healthy for kids and families.

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Quick facts for pregnant women with HIV

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Presents some quick answers to questions women may have regarding HIV and pregnancy.

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Alberta child health surveillance report 2005

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This comprehensive cross-ministry report prepared by the Child Health Surveillance Project Data Group provides a snapshot of the health of Alberta’s children in 2005. Alberta’s children enjoy... More ≫

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This comprehensive cross-ministry report prepared by the Child Health Surveillance Project Data Group provides a snapshot of the health of Alberta’s children in 2005. Alberta’s children enjoy excellent health overall. However, there are some areas of concern. Some children are subjected to abuse and/or neglect; many children are overweight or inactive; some children contract sexually transmitted infections; and many children experience hospitalizations and emergency room visits due to injuries. Statistics are presented on a wide variety of topics, gathered into three main categories: health determinants, health status, and health service utilization.

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Review of speech-language services for children and youth in Alberta : a literature review

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A provincial review of speech-language services was initiated based on recommendations arising from a 2003 review of Alberta’s Student Health Initiative. The Working Committee established to... More ≫

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A provincial review of speech-language services was initiated based on recommendations arising from a 2003 review of Alberta’s Student Health Initiative. The Working Committee established to conduct the review requested a literature review to be undertaken to inform the activities and strategies being developed as part of the speech-language services review. This report presents the findings of the literature review, and is divided into four main sections: general information; school-based speech-language pathology service delivery models; role and involvement of others; and special issues and caseload management.

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Pregnant? Information on routine tests for infections

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A mother’s infection can harm her baby. Early detection means that steps can be taken to reduce the risk of harm. Information about testing for infectious diseases as part of good prenatal care is... More ≫

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A mother’s infection can harm her baby. Early detection means that steps can be taken to reduce the risk of harm. Information about testing for infectious diseases as part of good prenatal care is presented in this brochure.

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Alberta reproductive health, pregnancy outcomes

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Provides a statistical view of various topics related to pregnancies and births in the province of Alberta.

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Maternal risk factors in relationship to birth outcome

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This report describes how maternal behaviours such as the use of tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs among Alberta’s women impacts the risk of pre-term birth and low birth weight. As well, the... More ≫

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This report describes how maternal behaviours such as the use of tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs among Alberta’s women impacts the risk of pre-term birth and low birth weight. As well, the report highlights regional variations in maternal and infant characteristics, the understanding of which may be useful in the design and implementation of targeted intervention programs.

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