Students will explore the role of surveillance systems in monitoring and detecting trends in disease occurrence. They will learn about different types of surveillance systems, data collection methods, and how surveillance data are used in public health decision-making.
Surveillance in Epidemiology Introduction Surveillance is the ongoing, systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data. Its purpose is to guide public health action. Types of Surveillance Passive surveillance: health facilities routinely report cases. Cheap but may under-report. Active surveillance: health workers actively seek cases. More complete but resource-intensive....…
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