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HIV progression to AIDS, 2004 to 2014

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Shows the proportion of people progressing to AIDS, by the length time (in days) from HIV diagnosis to AIDS diagnosis. Finds that the progression to AIDS is higher among Caucasians.

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HIV and AIDS in Alberta : annual report

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Presents statistics related to the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in Alberta, based on cases of disease reported to Alberta Health.

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Guidelines for HIV / AIDS in educational settings

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This information bulletin is intended to provide information and advice to school authorities and local public health officials in meeting their joint responsibility to provide educational... More ≫

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This information bulletin is intended to provide information and advice to school authorities and local public health officials in meeting their joint responsibility to provide educational programming to all eligible children and to protect the general public from communicable diseases.

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Alberta blood-borne pathogens and sexually transmitted infections surveillance report 2008

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This report contains data on selected blood-borne pathogen and sexually transmitted infections in Alberta. Measures are based on newly diagnosed cases of infection per year, up to 2006. Reported... More ≫

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This report contains data on selected blood-borne pathogen and sexually transmitted infections in Alberta. Measures are based on newly diagnosed cases of infection per year, up to 2006. Reported rates are age-adjusted according to 1996 Census Canada data. For each infection, background information is provided on the effects of the infection, modes of transmission, available treatments, and international and Canadian data on infection rates. The analyses of Alberta data examine time trends, age groups, geographic areas, ethnicities, First Nations status, exposure categories, deaths, and prenatal screening, as available or appropriate for each pathogen.

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HIV/AIDS : could it happen to me? Make choices, don’t take chances

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This brochure provides information on HIV/AIDS and steps that individuals can take to prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

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HIV, hepatitis C and STD issues in Alberta : the 2002 survey of adults

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This resource presents the findings of a2002 survey which aimed to measure the public’s opinion, beliefs, and knowledge of various aspects of HIV, Hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases.... More ≫

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This resource presents the findings of a2002 survey which aimed to measure the public’s opinion, beliefs, and knowledge of various aspects of HIV, Hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases. The survey was the ninth in a series of studies conducted for Alberta Health and Wellness by the Population Research Laboratory at the University of Alberta, and expands the focus from HIV/AIDS to include Hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases.

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Alberta blood-borne pathogens surveillance report 2003

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This report contains data on selected blood-borne pathogen and sexually transmitted infections in Alberta, including AIDS, HIV, hepatitis C virus, and hepatitis B virus. Background information is... More ≫

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This report contains data on selected blood-borne pathogen and sexually transmitted infections in Alberta, including AIDS, HIV, hepatitis C virus, and hepatitis B virus. Background information is provided on the effects of each virus, modes of transmission, available treatments, and national and international data on infection rates. Analyses of Alberta data examine time trends, age, geographic area, ethnicity, exposure categories, deaths, and prenatal screening.

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Alberta aboriginal HIV strategy, 2001-2004

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Aboriginal people are over-represented with the risk factors that lead to HIV infection and data suggest that the level of infection is rising. The HIV issues for the Aboriginal people are... More ≫

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Aboriginal people are over-represented with the risk factors that lead to HIV infection and data suggest that the level of infection is rising. The HIV issues for the Aboriginal people are serious, adding to an already complex and long-standing array of health and social challenges that face Aboriginal people and their communities. The Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy presents a culturally-appropriate approach to the prevention of HIV and for the care and support of Aboriginal people with HIV/AIDS.

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HIV/AIDS in Alberta : epidemiologic report to December 1997

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The report is presented in three parts. The first section defines HIV/AIDS terminology and discusses limitations of the data. The second section describes AIDS surveillance in the province and... More ≫

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The report is presented in three parts. The first section defines HIV/AIDS terminology and discusses limitations of the data. The second section describes AIDS surveillance in the province and provides an overview of the AIDS epidemic in Alberta. Similarly, the third section describes HIV surveillance and provides an overview of HIV in the province.

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