types of surveillance Flashcards

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passive surveillance

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disease reported by doctors.
pros: not expensive, not complicated
cons: quality of report is reliant on doctor, and the information is often limited

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active surveillance

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health agencies contact health providers for reports.
Pros: ensure accuracy and quality of the information
use: specific investigation or during outbreak

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syndromic surveillance

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studying and tracking the symptoms of a disease instead of the disease itself.
Use: when time is short, when diagnosis are hard to take, or during outbreaks

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sentinel

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Professionals who represent a specific place or population report health events to health agencies.
Use: when reliable data can’t be obtained through passive surveillance
pros: able to implement intervention measures earlier and isn’t reliant on doctors

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