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June 1, 2014
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This report from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health presents a detailed review of active tuberculosis in Alberta over a three-year period from 2010 to 2012. It follows previous...
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July 1, 2013
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This report by Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health looks at the issue of heavy episodic drinking -- or “binge drinking” -- by young people in Alberta. It starts by defining binge drinking...
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May 1, 2013
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Older Albertans are the fastest growing age group in the province. This report is intended to bring light to the diverse experiences of aging in Alberta and to change the way people think and feel...
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January 1, 2013
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This guidance package provides information on safe levels of lead in drinking water, how to test lead levels, and actions that should be taken by water utility companies, residents, Alberta Health...
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August 1, 2012
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This report from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health is the latest in a series of annual reports of tuberculosis control in Alberta. It spans the five-year period from 2005 to 2009,...
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February 1, 2012
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Waterpipes, commonly referred to as hookah, shisha and narghile, can have health effects similar to cigarette use and can lead to increased risks from exposure to carbon monoxide, exposure to...
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September 1, 2011
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The misuse and abuse of prescription drugs is harming too many Albertans. Ease of access and affordability of medications such as opioid pain relievers, stimulants, tranquillizers and sedatives,...
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July 1, 2011
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Marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages that targets children and families is having a harmful effect on the health of these populations. This report from the Office of the Chief Medical...
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June 1, 2011
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Current research has shown the strong connection between the early childhood years and life-long health, well-being, learning and behavior. This report from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer...
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December 1, 2010
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The number of identified cases of syphilis increased significantly between 2000 and 2009, and has spread outside known high risk groups to the general population. The need to interrupt this...