SOS Médecins National Newsletter, June 5, 2012
Nationwide, activity levels among associations are comparable to the same period last year, although there has been an increase over the past week (+16%), particularly among children under 5 (+25%) and those aged 5–14 (+23%).Allergy and asthma indicators are both on the rise for all age groups under 75, with numbers significantly higher than in previous years for the same period. An increase in healthcare utilization for these two indicators is also observed in the emergency departments of the Oscour® network.The gastroenteritis indicator is stable across all age groups. For the past week, heat-related diagnostic indicators have risen sharply compared to the two previous seasons, including heatstroke, dehydration, and heat exhaustion, particularly among those aged 75 and older. There is also an increase in insect bites for all age groups under 75. The main conditions observed are sore throats, across all age groups (+27%), particularly among those under 15 (+37%). Ear infections and nasopharyngitis are also on the rise across all age groups (up 31% and 10%, respectively)*. The measles indicator remains stable over the period.* The death rate remains stable over the period, comparable to last year’s figures for the same period.
* Data not shown.
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