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HEALTH ALERT NETWORK [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-04-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Epidemiology
- Human Diseases
- Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network
1, record 1, English, Global%20Outbreak%20Alert%20and%20Response%20Network
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GOARN 1, record 1, English, GOARN
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN)] is a collaboration of existing institutions and networks, constantly alert and ready to respond. The network pools human and technical resources for rapid identification, confirmation and response to outbreaks of international importance. 2, record 1, English, - Global%20Outbreak%20Alert%20and%20Response%20Network
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network contributes towards global health security by : combating the international spread of outbreaks, ensuring that appropriate technical assistance reaches affected states rapidly [and] contributing to long-term epidemic preparedness and capacity building. 3, record 1, English, - Global%20Outbreak%20Alert%20and%20Response%20Network
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Épidémiologie
- Maladies humaines
- Hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Réseau mondial d'alerte et d'action en cas d'épidémie
1, record 1, French, R%C3%A9seau%20mondial%20d%27alerte%20et%20d%27action%20en%20cas%20d%27%C3%A9pid%C3%A9mie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- GOARN 1, record 1, French, GOARN
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Réseau mondial d'alerte et d'action en cas d'épidémie (GOARN) est un dispositif technique de collaboration entre des institutions et des réseaux qui mettent leurs ressources humaines et techniques en commun pour identifier et confirmer rapidement les épidémies de portée internationale, et y répondre dans les meilleurs délais. 2, record 1, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20mondial%20d%27alerte%20et%20d%27action%20en%20cas%20d%27%C3%A9pid%C3%A9mie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Réseau mondial d’alerte et d’action en cas d’épidémie contribue à la sécurité sanitaire mondiale : en luttant contre la propagation internationale des épidémies, en veillant à ce que les États touchés bénéficient rapidement d’une assistance technique appropriée [et] en contribuant à la préparation aux épidémies et au renforcement des capacités à long terme. 3, record 1, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20mondial%20d%27alerte%20et%20d%27action%20en%20cas%20d%27%C3%A9pid%C3%A9mie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Epidemiología
- Enfermedades humanas
- Higiene y Salud
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Red Mundial de Alerta y Respuesta frente a Brotes
1, record 1, Spanish, Red%20Mundial%20de%20Alerta%20y%20Respuesta%20frente%20a%20Brotes
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Red Mundial de Alerta y Respuesta de Brotes
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-02-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Epidemiology
- Emergency Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- health alert network
1, record 2, English, health%20alert%20network
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Épidémiologie
- Gestion des urgences
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réseau d’alerte de santé
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9seau%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National and International Economics
- Statistical Methods
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- BIP 40 index
1, record 3, English, BIP%2040%20index
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- BIP 40 1, record 3, English, BIP%2040
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Finally, one of the main topics for discussion among the speakers was the relevance of aggregate indicators. "BIP 40" index, which originated in an initiative taken by an Inequality Alert Network(Réseau d’alerte sur les inégalités), is intended to be a barometer incorporating more than 60 statistical series concerning the various fields related to inequality and poverty, work, income, housing, education, health, the law. 1, record 3, English, - BIP%2040%20index
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Méthodes statistiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- BIP 40
1, record 3, French, BIP%2040
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indicateur économique synthétique qui mesure les inégalités et la pauvreté. 2, record 3, French, - BIP%2040
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BIP est la forme abrégée de baromètre des inégalités et de la pauvreté. La désignation BIP 40 fait référence à la fois au PIB (Produit Intérieur Brut) écrit à l'envers et au CAC 40. 2, record 3, French, - BIP%2040
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il a été créé en 2002 par des économistes, des statisticiens, des syndicalistes et des militants associatifs, regroupés au sein du Réseau d'alerte sur les inégalités (RAI). Sa création a pour origine une polémique en 1999 sur l'évolution du taux de pauvreté relative calculé par l'INSEE [Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques]. Il est élaboré à partir de 58 indicateurs statistiques. 2, record 3, French, - BIP%2040
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía nacional e internacional
- Métodos estadísticos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- BIP 40
1, record 3, Spanish, BIP%2040
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- barómetro de la desigualdad y la pobreza 2, record 3, Spanish, bar%C3%B3metro%20de%20la%20desigualdad%20y%20la%20pobreza
correct, masculine noun
- barómetro de las desigualdades y de la pobreza 3, record 3, Spanish, bar%C3%B3metro%20de%20las%20desigualdades%20y%20de%20la%20pobreza
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El "barómetro de las desigualdades y de la pobreza" (denominado bip 40) permite observar que, a partir de 2004, las diferencias entre las tasas de desempleo correspondientes a los directivos y los obreros, por una parte, y los jóvenes y las personas de más edad, por otra, volvieron a aumentar […] 4, record 3, Spanish, - BIP%2040
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-12-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- indicator species
1, record 4, English, indicator%20species
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- biological indicator species 2, record 4, English, biological%20indicator%20species
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A species whose progress is monitored by people as an indication of what is happening to the environment as a whole. 3, record 4, English, - indicator%20species
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
By measuring the concentrations of... contaminants in the body tissues of indicator species and studying their effects, we can become alert to possible threats to the integrity of ecosystems, and to human health.... The network for monitoring the condition of the St. Lawrence River-ecotoxicology component. Using bio-indicators, it monitors pollution changes over space and time, and studies the effects of toxic substances on wildlife. 4, record 4, English, - indicator%20species
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A species used as a biological indicator (q.v.). 5, record 4, English, - indicator%20species
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
indicator species: term used by Parks Canada. 6, record 4, English, - indicator%20species
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- espèce indicatrice
1, record 4, French, esp%C3%A8ce%20indicatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le dosage de [...] contaminants dans les tissus des espèces indicatrices, ainsi que l'étude de leurs effets, permettent de détecter les menaces possibles planant sur l'intégrité des écosystèmes, y compris la santé humaine. [...] Réseau de suivi de la condition du Saint-Laurent - volet écotoxicologique : à l'aide de bioindicateurs, suivre les variations spatiales et temporelles de la contamination; étudier les effets des substances toxiques sur la faune. 2, record 4, French, - esp%C3%A8ce%20indicatrice
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Recherche de bioindicateurs sur les récifs frangeants de la Réunion. [...] Les espèces indicatrices de milieux non perturbés sont essentiellement des espèces spécialisées, ce qui les rend souvent plus sensibles à des changements de milieux. 3, record 4, French, - esp%C3%A8ce%20indicatrice
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir aussi «bioindicateur», terme générique qui peut être utilisé si le contexte est suffisamment clair. 4, record 4, French, - esp%C3%A8ce%20indicatrice
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
espèce indicatrice : terme en usage à parcs Canada. 5, record 4, French, - esp%C3%A8ce%20indicatrice
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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