Public Health Surveillance

The video tutorial explains the collection, analysis, and reporting of health-related data to inform public health planning, implementation, and evaluation. It covers the applications of surveillance in managing diseases, controlling outbreaks, and informing policy. The process of public health surveillance is detailed, including setting objectives, defining cases, collecting and analyzing data, and reporting findings. The tutorial also discusses different types of surveillance applicable to various health issues.

What are the main objectives of public health surveillance?

How does the case definition contribute to public health surveillance?

What types of data sources are used in public health surveillance?

Explain the importance of securely storing personal medical records in surveillance.

What are the steps involved in analyzing and reporting data in public health surveillance?