Kidney failure rates end 20-year climb

Article Abstract:

Rates for new cases of kidney failure appear to have stabilized in the past few years from 2005 after a 20-year gap of annual increases in incidence. The National Institute of diabetes, and Digestive and Kidney Diseases reported on 11 October 2005 that the rate for new cases of kidney failure in 2003 was 338 per 1 million seen in 2002, thus showing an optimistic sign of development.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Kidney failure

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Improvement seen in US immunization rates

Article Abstract:

US's 2003 National Immunization Survey report is presented to estimate vaccination coverage rate among children between the ages of 19 and 35 months with 4:3:1:3:3 series. The findings of the survey reveals that the childhood immunization rates for the standard series for young children varies widely in the US, ranging from a high of 94% in Connecticut to a low of 68% in Colorado.

Surveys, Health surveys, Immunization

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Colorectal cancer screening rates still fall far short of recommended levels

Article Abstract:

Studies indicate colorectal cancer screening rates are far lower than recommended for adults aged 50 years and above. Lack of public awareness about the benefits of regular screening and concerns over insurance coverage are some of the factors responsible.

Adults, Health aspects, Care and treatment, Analysis, Diagnosis, Colorectal cancer, Health promotion, Medical screening, Health screening

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