Description
Alberta has among the highest rates of gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis in Canada. Blood borne pathogens (BBP) and sexually transmitted infections (STI) are major causes of acute illness, long-term disability, infertility, cervical cancer, and even death. Action is required that enables all Albertans access to the prevention and management of infections caused by BBPs and STIs. The Action Plan presented in this resource is aligned with other provincial efforts to reduce blood borne pathogens such as HIV and hepatitis C, support harm reduction activities, increase the healthy decision making behaviours of students, enhance Aboriginal people’s health and promote overall youth and community wellness.
Updated
June 1, 2008
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Alberta blood borne pathogens and sexually transmitted infections action plan
Extent
7 pages
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Once
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Date Created
2008-06-01
Date Added
2017-04-26T19:04:39.649172
Date Modified
2008-06-01
Date Issued
2008-06-01