In Reunion Island, alcohol is the most experienced psychoactive substance [1]. Alcohol consumption is characterized by a massive ingestion of hard liquor and an early experimentation. Health consequences are significant: a high annual incidence of fetal alcohol syndromes [2] and a higher premature mortality than in France mainland [1]. Reunion island is one the French regions most affected by addictive behaviors related to alcohol. However, existing data are insufficient concerning the current health impact and associated factors.
Objective
Describe the emergency departments' visits for alcohol intoxication (AI) in Reunion Island and factors associated with their variations.
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Description
The 'Grand Raid de la Reunion' is one of the hardest ultra trails in the world (5,350 competitors in 2012). This one stage race takes place in Reunion Island, a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean. Ultra trails and ultra marathons are intense long-distance running races pushing back human physical abilities' limits. In general terms, studies about these races highlight different severity levels' injuries, from asymptomatic to critical condition [1-4]. No study has yet used syndromic surveillance to study the impact of such sporting events on ED visits. Using a syndromic surveillance approach to monitor sport-related visits could allow an early public health response.
Objective
To estimate the health impact of the 'Grand Raid de la Reunion' (GRR) ultra trail in 2012 on the emergency departments (ED) of Reunion Island.
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elamb
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Description
In Reunion Island, the non-specific surveillance was developed since 2006 and was based on the activity of only one hospital emergency department and on mortality. To respond to the threat of influenza A(H1N1) pandemic emergence, this surveillance system was significantly enhanced. All hospital emergency departments of the island have been included as well as the emergency medical service regulation center. In 2010, a new surveillance was implemented from National Health Insurance data.
Objective
To demonstrate that the different surveillance systems allow to establish complementary indicators.