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Thursday, September 09, 2010

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Keeping Your Cool

As hot, hazy and humid conditions persist in the region, the Health Unit urges people to take precautions in the extreme temperatures.

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Lets Target Lyme!

With casese of Lyme disease on the rise in parts of southern Ontario, it's time to "Get Tick Smart!"

Enjoy Summer Safely

Make the most of your summer vacation, but remember that being safe does not take a holiday -- no matter what time of year.

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Child Car Seats: It's Time For a Change

If your child's car seat is out-of-date, then it needs to be replaced. In Haliburton County, discounts are available on the purchase of new select car seats at local retailers.

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Beach Testing

Planning to visit a local beach this summer? Find out whether it is safe to swim at beaches in Northumberland County, Haliburton County and the City of Kawartha Lakes.

White Nose Syndrome in Bats

With White Nose Syndrome being detected in bats in Ontario, you are asked to take precautions when coming in contact with bats.

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Simply Safer is Simply Smarter

Considering home renovations? A free Simply Safer is Simply Smarter Kit can help you build safey features into your plans for a home safe home.

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Taste that Hits Home

With the warmer weather here, there is no place like home for enjoying fresh food grown and produced in your own community.

How Well is Your Well Water?

Free well water testing is available for local residents. Let the local Health Unit help you ensure your drinking water is safe.

Convictions

Through its inspection work, the Health Unit has obtained convictions against establishments that contravene various pieces of health legislation.

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2008 Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance System (RRFSS) Survey Results

RRFSS Logo How many local residents admit to drinking alcohol on a regular basis? What are public attitudes towards swimming in area beaches? Are people in Haliburton County, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes eating the recommended daily amount of fruit and vegetables?

These and other questions are answered in the 2008 findings of the Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance System (RRFSS). RRFSS results are released every year by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit to shed light on people's attitudes and knowledge towards health and find out if their behaviour supports healthy lifestyles.

RRFSS is a monthly survey of 100 adults who are 18 years of age and older and who live in Haliburton and Northumberland counties and the City of Kawartha Lakes. Since January 2001, the HKPR District Health Unit and other health units in Ontario have been participating in RRFSS. The survey is conducted by the Institute for Social Research of York University on behalf of participating health units. RRFSS information helps the local Health Unit identify emerging issues, plan programs and improve services.

Here are findings for 2008:

Alcohol Use

Awareness of Alcohol and Host Liability

Beach Safety

BMI - Body Mass Index

Chronic Diseases

Colorectal Screening

Early Childhood Tooth Decay

Emergency Planning and Preparation

Falls Prevention

Family Violence

Pap Smears