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| 1. | Renal Failure Renal failure is the loss of the kidneys ability to remove wastes, concentrate urine, and maintain electrolytes levels in the blood. At MCHP, our definition of renal failure includes both acute and chronic renal failure. Renal disease associated with some |
| 2. | Upper Respiratory Tract Infection The upper respiratory tract consists of the nose, nasal cavity, larynx, and trachea, as well as some of the sinuses and air cells. Upper respiratory tract infections include the common cold (rhinitis), influenza, laryngitis (inflammation of the voice box) |
| 3. | Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Database The Manitoba bone mineral density (BMD) database, integral to the diagnosis and measurement of osteoporosis, is used for scheduling and reporting all BMD tests performed within the Manitoba Bone Density Program. For more information, see the description |
| 4. | Census Official count of a population, often including demographic information such as age, sex, employment and income. Statistics Canada conducts a Census every five years. It takes account of all persons living in Canada, including any individuals residing in |
| 5. | Manitoba Maternal Serum Screening Programme (MMSSP) This programme is funded by the province and offers all pregnant women in Manitoba a blood test that screens for chromosome abnormalities or birth defects. |
| 6. | Centennial Neighbourhood - Winnipeg is a unique, inner-city area of Winnipeg bounded by Sherbrook St. (west), Princess St. (east), William Ave. (south) and the CPR rail lines (north). MCHP has defined this neighbourhood by identifying relevant postal codes within the borders of this area, |
| 7. | Influenza Vaccinations Influenza vaccinations are the most effective preventive measure to prevent influenza and the complications arising from it in high-risk populations, such as seniors. The Canadian National Advisory Committee on Immunization (1999) recommends influenza vac |
| 8. | Data Dictionary A data dictionary is a meta-document which identifies and describes the files/tables in a database, including the relationship between these files/tables, as well as the internal structure and content of each. The data dictionary includes a detailed desc |
| 9. | Injury Causes (Hospitalization and Death) see External Cause of Injury Codes. |
| 10. | Charlson Comorbidity Index Contains 19 categories of comorbidity, originally based on ICD-9-CM diagnoses and procedure codes, and their associated weights, that provide an overall comorbidity score to reflect the cumulative increased likelihood of one-year mortality. The index has |
