SOS Médecins National Newsletter, August 27, 2013

Activity at SOS Médecins clinics declined over the past week across all age groups (-12%), with patient numbers comparable to those in 2011 and 2012. The asthma attack indicator remained stable over the period, though there was an increase among 5- to 14-year-olds (+37%, 44 weekly cases), with numbers comparable to 2012 and 2011. The allergy indicator is down (-25%, 422 weekly cases) to a level comparable to 2011 and 2012. This trend applies to all age groups. There is a slight increase in the Southwest and Central Île-de-France regions. The gastroenteritis indicator is stable (1,780 weekly cases), at a level comparable to 2012 and slightly higher than 2011. There has been a decrease in activity related to this indicator among children under 5 years of age (-11%, 297 weekly cases) and those aged 75 and older (-22%, 105 weekly cases).

Seasonal indicators The indicators for heatstroke (-62%, 20 weekly cases), dehydration (-35%, 56 weekly cases), and malaise (-18%, 222 weekly cases) are down across all regions and are all at levels comparable to 2011 and 2012.The most common conditions across all age groups are sore throats (-19%, 1,821 weekly cases), gastroenteritis, sciatica (-17%, 1,382 weekly cases), and injuries (1,328 weekly cases).

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