This is Epidemiology. Can you answer?
Consider a health issue of concern or interest to you.
Identify two source of surveillance data for that issue. Please state:
- the group responsible for the data (owner),
- the method of data collection,
- the type of surveillance system,
- the definition of the primary health issue, population surveilled,
- Two strengths and two weaknesses of the system.
Consider surveillance for the newly expanding viruses in the greater Caribbean region.
- Identify three factors that may positively impact collection of disease specific data.
- Identify three factors that may negatively impact collection of disease specific data.