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Estimated impact of ATV helmet use on injuries and direct health care system costs

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In 2013, there were 683 hospital admissions and 5,374 emergency department and outpatient visits for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use injuries. The purpose of this Bulletin is to estimate the impact... More ≫

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In 2013, there were 683 hospital admissions and 5,374 emergency department and outpatient visits for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use injuries. The purpose of this Bulletin is to estimate the impact on head injuries and direct health care system costs at varying levels of helmets use by ATV users.

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Notifiable sexually transmitted infections & Human Immunodeficiency Virus : annual report

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This annual report presents statistics related to the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Alberta, based on cases of disease reported to... More ≫

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This annual report presents statistics related to the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Alberta, based on cases of disease reported to Alberta Health.

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Locally acquired salmonella in Alberta 2008 to 2014

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Compares the proportion of locally-acquired reported salmonella cases in Alberta that were acquired from animal and non-animal sources. Of those reported cases acquired from animal sources, a... More ≫

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Compares the proportion of locally-acquired reported salmonella cases in Alberta that were acquired from animal and non-animal sources. Of those reported cases acquired from animal sources, a growing number of these are from domestic pets rather than livestock.

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Fall related mortality rates among Alberta seniors

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Shows the age-standardized mortality rates, per 100,000, due to unintentional falls among Albertans seniors aged 65 and older for males and females, for the years 2000 to 2013.

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Health indicator : drug utilization : Alberta Blue Cross

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Alberta Blue Cross Drug Product Utilization for Net Payment, Total Actual Acquisition Cost (ACC), Total Allowed amount, Total Co-Payment, Total Coordination of Benefits (COB) and Total Professional Fee. More ≫

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Alberta Blue Cross Drug Product Utilization for Net Payment, Total Actual Acquisition Cost (ACC), Total Allowed amount, Total Co-Payment, Total Coordination of Benefits (COB) and Total Professional Fee.

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The effect of population age structure on direct health care system cost

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Discusses the financial costs that the health care system may be expected to incur between 2015 and 2030 as a result of an aging population in the province.

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Maternal and newborn cost in Alberta

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Analyses 2009 data and finds that the average direct cost of an in-hospital singleton birth is $9,700.

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Alberta blood contingency plan : contingency plan for the management of labile blood product shortages in Alberta

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The purpose of this plan is to provide the framework for the province of Alberta to deal with a blood shortage while maintaining congruency with the National Plan for the Management of Shortages... More ≫

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The purpose of this plan is to provide the framework for the province of Alberta to deal with a blood shortage while maintaining congruency with the National Plan for the Management of Shortages of Labile Blood Components. Similar to the National Plan, the Alberta Plan will maximize the effectiveness of response to any crisis which impacts the adequacy of the provincial blood supply. The roles and responsibilities are outlined for Ministry of Health, Alberta Health Services (AHS), Alberta’s Provincial Emergency Blood Management Committee, and the various zones/hospital facilities within AHS.

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West Nile Virus and degree days maps in Alberta in 2014

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Degree Days are a measurement of heat accumulation. For the purpose of this report, Degree Days are calculated by subtracting the threshold temperature for West Nile Virus development (14.3... More ≫

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Degree Days are a measurement of heat accumulation. For the purpose of this report, Degree Days are calculated by subtracting the threshold temperature for West Nile Virus development (14.3 degrees celcius) from the daily mean temperature. Calculating the cumulative Degree Days over a season can be used to estimate the risk of transmission of the West Nile Virus by mosquitoes in Alberta. The risk of transmission increases with increasing Degree Day accumulation. Updated every two weeks during the West Nile Virus season.

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Alberta Health notifiable disease and diseases under surveillance list

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List of notifiable communicable diseases, diseases under surveillance, reporting of epidemics / diseases in unusual form / rare or emerging diseases, and laboratory reporting.

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