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The effect of population age structure on direct health care system cost in 2020 and 2030

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The population age structure in Alberta (the number of Albertans at each age) is expected to change by 2020 and 2030, especially for those 60 and older, whose proportion of the population is... More ≫

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The population age structure in Alberta (the number of Albertans at each age) is expected to change by 2020 and 2030, especially for those 60 and older, whose proportion of the population is expected to increase from 16 per cent in 2010 to 20 per cent by 2020 and 22 per cent by 2030. The purpose of this Public Health Surveillance Bulletin is to estimate the effect of population age structure on the direct health care system cost in 2020 and 2030.

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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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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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Endovenous ablation interventions for symptomatic varicose veins of the legs

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This report is an evidence assessment of the best available research evidence on the safety and effectiveness, cost effectiveness and budget impact of using Endovenous Laser Ablation or Endovenous... More ≫

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This report is an evidence assessment of the best available research evidence on the safety and effectiveness, cost effectiveness and budget impact of using Endovenous Laser Ablation or Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation in the management of symptomatic varicose veins of the legs due to venous reflux in working age patients when compared to conventional open surgery. It also describes the nature varicose veins with venous reflux, the available clinical practice guidelines regarding the management of the condition, as well as the technologies currently being delivered in Alberta to treat the condition and the available system capacity for delivery of the technologies being assessed.

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Health care system cost of people with diabetes

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As of 2010, it is estimated that 5.5% of Albertans have diabetes and that both diabetes incidence and prevalence are increasing in Alberta. Incidence and prevalence are two measures of the burden... More ≫

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As of 2010, it is estimated that 5.5% of Albertans have diabetes and that both diabetes incidence and prevalence are increasing in Alberta. Incidence and prevalence are two measures of the burden of disease but another important measure of disease burden is cost to the health care system. The purpose of this public health surveillance bulletin is to estimate the health care system costs related to having diabetes.

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