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Published by Department of Health(DOH) on Sept. 10, 2024.
Requested from DOH by C. Bolodo at 01:06 AM on
Sept. 10, 2024.
Purpose: Undergraduate Product Design Thesis
Tracking no: #DOH-919650321378
Good day! I would like to request access to available information regarding the statistics of carpal tunnel syndrome cases in the Philippines, especially in Cebu (both nationwide and city-specific data). I would also like to know more about the following: 1.) Demographics of patients reported with carpal tunnel syndrome 2.) Number of carpal tunnel syndrome cases caused by crochet and knitting 3.) Treatment and ergonomics programs most utilized by rehabilitation centers and hospitals regarding carpal tunnel syndrome cases 4.) What are other reported conditions caused by long periods of craft making, such as crochet and knitting, in the Philippines?
Dear eFOI user,
Thank you for your request September 10, 2024 today, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We have received your request on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cases in the Philippines, September 10, 2024. We will respond and process your request on or before Oct. 1, 2024, in compliance with the Executive Order’s implementing rules and regulations.
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Department of Health
Dear eFOI user,
Mabuhay!
Thank you for utilizing the eFOI portal (www.foi.gov.ph) and exercising your right to information under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We have received your request on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cases in the Philippines, dated Sept. 10, 2024.
While our primary objective is to provide information whenever possible, we regret to inform you that the said request is not available in the Field Health Services Information System (FHSIS). All data being collected by the FHSIS can be found at this link: https://doh.gov.ph/data/publications/ (Publications > Health Report & Statistics > FHSIS Annual Reports).
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