SOS Médecins National Newsletter, May 21, 2013

Activity at SOS Médecins clinics declined nationwide (-17%) over the past week across all age groups, with patient numbers comparable to those of previous seasons (2012 and 2011). This trend is also observed at the regional level. However, there was an increase in activity over the weekend. The asthma attack indicator has decreased over the period (-34%, 381 weekly cases) across all age groups, reaching a level comparable to 2012 and slightly higher than 2011. The allergy indicator has also decreased across all age groups, reaching a level comparable to 2012 and 2011. Activity related to gastroenteritis remained stable over the period (2,137 weekly cases), with numbers slightly higher than in the 2012 and 2011 seasons. The measles indicator remained stable at a low level. The death rate is stable at a level comparable to 2012 and 2011. The main conditions diagnosed across all age groups are tonsillitis (+34%, 3,064 cases), nasopharyngitis (+12%, 2,838 cases), and gastroenteritis (-2%, 2,249 cases).Apart from gastroenteritis, the main conditions are on the rise, particularly bronchitis (+27%, 1,736 cases) and ENT conditions.

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