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Alberta Biomonitoring Program: Chemicals in Serum of Pregnant Women and Children in Alberta

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Biomonitoring provides a measure of internal doses of environmental chemicals or agents and allows for a more accurate measure of human health risk from these exposures. In these Alberta... More ≫

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Biomonitoring provides a measure of internal doses of environmental chemicals or agents and allows for a more accurate measure of human health risk from these exposures. In these Alberta Biomonitoring Program datasets, information was collected as part of 3 province-wide studies investigating the serum levels of environmental chemicals (both natural and synthetic) in pregnant women in northern, central and southern Alberta (Phase 1), in children in southern Alberta (Phase 2), and maternal and umbilical cord blood samples from 7 Alberta cities (Phase 3). The goals of the program are to create a benchmark against which to track future exposures, provide a starting point for assessing health risks, indicate possible exposure sources and prioritize research efforts. Chemicals targeted for monitoring were selected using expert guidance and review of similar studies. For Phases 1 and 2, results for each chemical are presented in a single column, as either whole serum or lipid-adjusted...

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Cyanobacterial blooms in Alberta recreational waters

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Cyanobacteria (also referred to as blue-green algae) are common photosynthetic bacteria that live in surface waters. Under favorable conditions, such as warm water and high nutrient content, these... More ≫

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Cyanobacteria (also referred to as blue-green algae) are common photosynthetic bacteria that live in surface waters. Under favorable conditions, such as warm water and high nutrient content, these bacteria can form nuisance “blooms”. The presence of blooms in recreational water causes unpleasant aesthetics and exposure to some toxin-producing blooms may pose potential health risks. Contact with blooms can cause skin rashes and irritation, itchy eyes, and ear infections. Inhaling water may cause allergic-like reactions, runny noses or sore throats. Ingestion of toxins can cause a range of symptoms (e.g., hepatotoxic or neurotoxic effects, and even death). There has been increased public awareness as a result of research over the past 20 years, recent monitoring efforts, and increased public education on the topic. In 2009, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services began seasonal monitoring for cyanobacterial blooms at high use recreational beaches. In 2019, beach operators took over...

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Health indicator : singleton large for gestational age percent : by geography

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This dataset presents information on singleton LGA, that is the percentage of singleton live births over a year that are large for gestational-age at birth.

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Health indicator : singleton large for gestational age percent : by mother's age

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This dataset presents information on singleton LGA, that is the percentage of singleton live births over a year that are large for gestational-age at birth.

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Health indicator : high birth weight percent : by mother's age

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This dataset presents information on high birth weight percentage, that is the percentage of live births in a given year that are 4,000 grams or more at birth.

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Health indicator : emergency visit rate : age-sex specific (most responsible diagnosis)

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This dataset presents information on age-sex specific rates of emergency visits for Alberta expressed as per 100,000 population. Only emergency visits based on the most responsible diagnosis field... More ≫

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This dataset presents information on age-sex specific rates of emergency visits for Alberta expressed as per 100,000 population. Only emergency visits based on the most responsible diagnosis field is used for rate calculations.

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Health indicator : childhood coverage rates

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The Childhood Immunization Coverage Rates are calculated based on the probability that a child will have received their age appropriate (based on date of birth) immunization dose(s) by ages one,... More ≫

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The Childhood Immunization Coverage Rates are calculated based on the probability that a child will have received their age appropriate (based on date of birth) immunization dose(s) by ages one, two, seven, thirteen, or seventeen. Coverage rates are determined using the antigen proxy method, where immunizations for a particular antigen are used as proxies for the vaccine.

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Health indicator : congenital anomaly rates : Alberta

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This dataset presents on birth prevalence of congenital anomalies, expressed as per 1,000 total births.

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Health indicator : life expectancy at birth by First Nations status

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This dataset presents information on life expectancy at birth by First Nations status.

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Health indicator : injury : age-standardized emergency department visit rates : fine-level injury groupings

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This dataset presents information on age-standardized rates of emergency department visits due to injury for Alberta and select geographies, expressed as per 100,000 population.

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