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Blood borne pathogens and sexually transmitted infections action plan

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

Tags
blood-borne pathogens communicable diseases public health surveillance sexually transmitted diseases

Title and publication information

Type
Policy
Alternative Title

Alberta blood borne pathogens and sexually transmitted infections action plan

Extent

7 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Creator
Publisher

Health and Wellness (1999-2013)

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Spatial Coverage

Alberta

Resource Dates

Date Created

2008-06-01

Date Added

2017-04-26T19:04:39.649172

Date Modified

2008-06-01

Date Issued

2008-06-01

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