Sunday, June 21, 2009

Welsh Assembly Government Opens Up Debate On Dementia, Wales

Welsh Assembly Government Opens Up Debate On Dementia, Wales
New plans to improve the support and care for individuals and their families living with dementia were announced by Health Minister Edwina Hart. Statistics from Alzheimer's Society show that there are currently more than 37,000 people with dementia in Wales, and this is set to rise to almost 50,000 within 20 years. One in three people over 65 are expected to die with a form of dementia, according to the charity.

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.

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Lambton County Community Health Services Department