Sunday, June 21, 2009

Lambton County Released Infectious Disease Report

Lambton County Released Infectious Disease Report

The County of Lambton Community Health Services Department has released a Health Status Report on Infectious Diseases. This report examines the incidence of reportable infectious diseases in Lambton County and compares local rates to those in Ontario and Canada.

The County of Lambton Community Health Services Department (CHSD) has released a Health Status Report on Infectious Diseases.

This report examines the incidence of reportable infectious diseases in Lambton County and compares local rates to those in Ontario and Canada.

Data from local, provincial and national surveillance systems were analyzed and reported for the years 1996 to 2007. The report revealed that Lambton rates are similar to or lower than Ontario and Canadian rates for most reportable infectious diseases.

Source: 
Lambton County Community Health Services Department