SOS Médecins National Newsletter, November 6, 2012

Nationwide and across the regions, activity among organizations has increased slightly over the past week, likely due in part to the long All Saints' Day weekend. Activity across all associations is slightly higher than last year for the same period. SOS Médecins activity related to gastroenteritis is stable, though there is a slight increase among people aged 75 and older (+54%, or +48 diagnoses), and the current level remains higher than in 2011.SOS Médecins activity related to asthma attacks is on the rise, particularly among those aged 15–74, with levels remaining higher than in 2011.Flu diagnoses are on the rise across all age groups (+53%, 510 diagnoses, including 376 among those aged 15–74), with numbers close to those of 2011 for the period.The bronchiolitis indicator for children under 2 years of age is rising sharply (+42%, or +188 diagnoses), and the current level exceeds that of 2011 for this time of year. The death rate is rising slightly but remains comparable to 2011 for the same period.For all age groups, the main conditions observed are ENT conditions (nasopharyngitis, tonsillitis, otitis) and bronchitis. There is also an increase in urinary tract infections and sciatica in adults, as well as bronchiolitis in children.

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