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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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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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