[Nmefman] ANNOUNCEMENT: STATISTICS CANADA 2010 CFS,FM & MCS DATA

Statistics Canada releases new data on CFS, FM and MCS June 21, 2011 The first data from the 2010 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) was released today. The data show that the number of Canadians reporting a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities has increased markedly since 2005. Number of Canadians reporting a diagnosis of CCHS 2005 CCHS 2010 % change Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 333,816 413,370 24% Fibromyalgia 389,782 446,586 15% Multiple Chemical Sensitivities 598,585 784,798 31% Target Population 27,125,065 28,890,710 7% A 2010 data file with the CFS, FM and MCS variables is now available to government and academic institutions. No information about these illnesses, other than what is in the above table, has been made available to the National ME/FM Action Network or the public at this time. Margaret Parlor President National ME/FM Action Network Lydia Lydia E. Neilson, M.S.M. , Founder Chief Executive Officer NATIONAL ME/FM ACTION NETWORK 512 - 33 Banner Road Nepean, ON K2H 8V7 Canada Tel. 613.829.6667 Fax 613.829.8518 Email: mefmaction(a)ncf.ca www.mefmaction.com NATIONAL ME/FM ACTION NETWORK - HOST OF THE IACFS/ME INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH & CLINICAL CONFERENCE - OTTAWA, CANADA SEPTEMBER 22 - 25, 2011 For details on agendas and registration, please visit: Member of www.iacfsme.org