Publications

Asthma incidence among Alberta children

Description

Looks at the rate at which young Albertans are being diagnosed with asthma. Finds that between 2000 and 2011 there has been a sharp downward trend in the rate at which physicians are diagnosing infants with asthma.

Updated

August 12, 2014

Tags
asthma childrens health chronic diseases

Title and publication information

Series Title

Health Trends Alberta

Extent

1 page

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Creator
Health
Publisher

Health

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Spatial Coverage

Alberta

Resource Dates

Date Created

2014-08-12

Date Added

2015-10-02T20:52:47.356885

Date Modified

2014-08-12

Date Issued

2014-08-12

Audience information

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Usage / Licence

Usage Considerations

Health Trends Alberta provides a snapshot on a wide range of health topics. Within a one-page format, they provide a description of a topic, why it is important, and what the trend is like in Alberta. The purpose of these reports is to stimulate thought and discussion on a variety of health related topics, and make known some of the numerous issues dealt with by the Alberta health system.

Contact

Contact Name

Alberta Health, Surveillance and Assessment Branch