SOS Médecins National Newsletter, July 5, 2011.
Over the past week, the total volume of activity at SOS Médecins clinics has remained stable compared to the previous week across all age groups and geographic areas.
The number of cases involving heat-related conditions (heatstroke, dehydration, malaise) has decreased over the past few days, consistent with the drop in temperatures recorded during this period. Only cases of dehydration among those over 75 have not decreased.
SOS Médecins activity related to fevers (reasons for calls and diagnoses) has increased slightly over the past week. The proportion of cases involving allergies has risen slightly in recent days, as has the number of cases involving insect bites.
No change was observed in the indicators for gastroenteritis, diarrhea, and abdominal pain over the past week.
Deaths certified by SOS Médecins associations remained stable over the past week.
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