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 | Elizabeth ReaAssociate Medical Officer of Health, Toronto Public Health; Adjunct Professor University of … Verified email at utoronto.ca Cited by 3377 |
Clinical features and short-term outcomes of 144 patients with SARS in the greater Toronto area
ContextSevere acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is an emerging infectious disease that
first manifested in humans in China in November 2002 and has subsequently spread …
first manifested in humans in China in November 2002 and has subsequently spread …
[HTML][HTML] Public health measures to control the spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome during the outbreak in Toronto
…, B Henry, L Shulman, E Kennedy, E Rea… - … England Journal of …, 2004 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Toronto was the site of North America's largest outbreak of the severe acute
respiratory syndrome (SARS). An understanding of the patterns of transmission and the effects …
respiratory syndrome (SARS). An understanding of the patterns of transmission and the effects …
[HTML][HTML] The impact of infection on population health: results of the Ontario burden of infectious diseases study
Background Evidence-based priority setting is increasingly important for rationally distributing
scarce health resources and for guiding future health research. We sought to quantify the …
scarce health resources and for guiding future health research. We sought to quantify the …
[HTML][HTML] Life interrupted: Family routines buffer stress during the COVID-19 pandemic
CR Bates, LM Nicholson, EM Rea, HA Hagy… - Journal of child and …, 2021 - Springer
Adoption of certain behavioral and social routines that organize and structure the home
environment may help families navigate the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. …
environment may help families navigate the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. …
The relationship between temperature and ambulance response calls for heat-related illness in Toronto, Ontario, 2005
…, W Lou, AM Craig, B Schwartz, E Rea - … of Epidemiology & …, 2011 - jech.bmj.com
Background Concern over the adverse effects of heat on human health has led to numerous
studies assessing the relationship between heat and mortality. Few studies have quantified …
studies assessing the relationship between heat and mortality. Few studies have quantified …
Adverse events associated with high‐dose ribavirin: evidence from the Toronto outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome
Study Objectives. To distinguish adverse events related to ribavirin therapy from those
attributable to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and to determine the rate of potential …
attributable to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and to determine the rate of potential …
[HTML][HTML] Public perceptions of quarantine: community-based telephone survey following an infectious disease outbreak
CS Tracy, E Rea, REG Upshur - BMC Public Health, 2009 - Springer
Background The use of restrictive measures such as quarantine draws into sharp relief the
dynamic interplay between the individual rights of the citizen on the one hand and the …
dynamic interplay between the individual rights of the citizen on the one hand and the …
[HTML][HTML] Active tuberculosis among homeless persons, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1998–2007
While tuberculosis (TB) in Canadian cities is increasingly affecting foreign-born persons,
homeless persons remain at high risk. To assess trends in TB, we studied all homeless persons …
homeless persons remain at high risk. To assess trends in TB, we studied all homeless persons …
Temporal and spatial variation of heat-related illness using 911 medical dispatch data
…, AM Craig, WYW Lou, B Schwartz, E Rea - Environmental …, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The adverse effect of hot weather on health in urban communities is of
increasing public health concern, particularly given trends in climate change. OBJECTIVES: To …
increasing public health concern, particularly given trends in climate change. OBJECTIVES: To …
[HTML][HTML] A qualitative study of perspectives on access to tuberculosis health services in Xigaze, China
…, T Yin, B Zhang, Y Li, Q Pan, KN Dainty, E Rea… - Infectious Diseases of …, 2021 - Springer
Background Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health threat and the leading infectious
disease cause of death worldwide. Access to and retention in TB care remains a challenge for …
disease cause of death worldwide. Access to and retention in TB care remains a challenge for …