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  • Syndromic Surveillance and Climate Change, a Possible Use?

    Content Type: Abstract

    This paper assesses the possible interest of using of a syndromic surveillance system based on emergency departments (ED) and crude mortality for monitoring health effects of climate changes (CC).
    … for monitoring health effects of climate changes (CC). Document … for monitoring health effects of climate changes (CC). BACKGROUND The 2003 heat wave in France (15,000 extra … Based on a review of literature, main health effects of CC were identified: asthma, heat related illness, weather …
  • User-friendly Rshiny web applications for supporting syndromic surveillance analysis

    Content Type: Abstract

    The French syndromic surveillance system SursaUD® has been set up by Santé publique France, the national public health agency (formerly French institute for public health - InVS) in 2004. In 2016, the system is based on three main data sources: the… read more
    … in ED (88% of the national attendances), 8,000 visits in SOS Médecins associations (95% of the national visits) and 1,200 deaths (80% of the national mortality) are … in ED (88% of the national attendances), 8,000 visits in SOS Médecins associations (95% of the national …
  • A regional approach for the influenza surveillance in France

    Content Type: Abstract

    To describe the results of the new organization of influenza surveillance in France, based on a regional approach. This regional multi-source approach has been made possible by the sharing of data visualizations and statistical results through a web… read more
    … authorities in charge of the organization of health care, the management and the setting up of the appropriate … authorities in charge of the organization of health care, the management and the setting up of the appropriate …
  • Guidelines to Implement or Improve Syndromic Surveillance Systems

    Content Type: Abstract

    Co-financed by the European Commission through the Executive Agency for Health and Consumers, the European Triple-S project (Syndromic Surveillance Survey, Assessment towards Guidelines for Europe) was launched in 2010 for a 3-year period [1]. It… read more
    … inventories of European SyS systems [2;3], eight country visits [4] and experts advice, the project has developed … inventories of European SyS systems [2;3], eight country visits [4] and experts advice, the project has developed …
  • Use of the OSCOUR network data to describe low back pain attendances in French ED

    Content Type: Abstract

    LBP is one of the leading contributors to disease burden worldwide [1]. In France, LBP is a frequent reason of general practice consultations. According to a study published in 2017 and based on 2014 data issued of the National Health Insurance… read more
    … with acute episodes which most often require emergency care. In order to prevent chronicity, French health care insurance launched into a mainstream national … with acute episodes which most often require emergency care. In order to prevent chronicity, French health care …
  • Inventory of syndromic surveillance systems in Europe by the Triple-S Project

    Content Type: Abstract

    Triple-S (Syndromic Surveillance Survey, Assessment towards Guidelines for Europe) was launched in 2010 for a 3-year period. Co-financed by the European Commission through the Executive Agency for Health and Consumers, the project is coordinated by… read more
    … inventory included mortality surveillance systems. Eight site-visits to existing systems are scheduled between June 2011 … by the brief questionnaires. The first 4-day site-visit took place in the United Kingdom (Birmingham and …
  • Impact Assessment of a Terrorist Attack Using Syndromic Surveillance, France, 2015

    Content Type: Abstract

    Since the terrorist attacks against the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in January 2015, France has activated the highest level of its national anti-terrorist security plan. A new terrorist attack occurred the 26th of June at 9:50 AM in a gas… read more
    … or working around the attack area on emergency health care facilities (EHCF). Objective To timely assess the … or working around the attack area on emergency health care facilities (EHCF). Objective To timely assess the …
  • A general overview of the French syndromic surveillance system SurSaUD

    Content Type: Webinar

    Presented May 16, 2019. After the major impact of the 2003 heat wave, France needed a reactive, permanent and national surveillance system enabling to detect and to follow-up various public health events all over the territory including overseas… read more
    … practitioners, SOS Médecins, whose members perform home visits. The system also collects mortality data from the … practitioners, SOS Médecins, whose members perform home visits. The system also collects mortality data from the …