public health surveillance
What is the primary purpose of public health surveillance?
To monitor and control health problems
Which organization is responsible for public health surveillance in the United States?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
What is an example of passive surveillance?
Monitoring sales of over-the-counter medications
Which of the following is a key component of public health surveillance?
Continuous data collection
What is the goal of syndromic surveillance?
To monitor trends in symptoms
Which of the following is an example of a health outcome indicator used in public health surveillance?
Life expectancy rates
What is the purpose of public health surveillance during a disease outbreak?
To gather data for research purposes
Which of the following is a source of data for public health surveillance?
Hospital records
What is the role of epidemiologists in public health surveillance?
Analyzing health data
Which level of government is responsible for implementing public health surveillance programs?
Local government