CRM 2309 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Seroprevalence, Scurvy, Labeling Theory
27 Jan 2016
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The aim of surveillance is to demonstrate the absence of disease or to identify its presence or distribution to allow for timely dissemination of information for integrated action among different sectors. Monitoring [read more here] is distinct from surveillance and involves the intermittent performance and analysis of routine measurements (e. g. , rabies virus seroprevalence) and observations to detect changes. In the environment or health status of a population, but without eliciting a response. Often gathers disease data from all potential reporting health care workers. Is the most common type of surveillance in humanitarian emergencies. Passive surveillance is often incomplete because there are few incentives for health workers to report. An active surveillance system provides stimulus to health care workers in the form of individual feedback or other incentives. Active surveillance requires substantially more time and resources and is therefore less commonly used in emergencies. But it is often more complete than passive surveillance.
