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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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Newborn metabolic screening in Alberta 2002-2005

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This report provides an overview of the Newborn Metabolic Screening (NMS) Program in Alberta from 2002 to 2005. A brief history and an overview of the roles of stakeholders in the current... More ≫

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This report provides an overview of the Newborn Metabolic Screening (NMS) Program in Alberta from 2002 to 2005. A brief history and an overview of the roles of stakeholders in the current operation of the program are provided. Data from the NMS application are used to report on key program indicators. During this period, the Alberta NMS program screened for three conditions: phenylketonuria, congenital hypothyroidism and biotinidase deficiency. Results from this analysis indicate that the program is functioning effectively. Greater than 99 per cent of infants born in Alberta receive an initial screen. More than 98 per cent of infants have the initial screen collected in the target period. Approximately one out of every 2,200 infants (74 in total) have screened positive for one of the three conditions since January 1, 2002.

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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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