Disease Surveillance
/dɪˈziːz sərˈveɪləns/
Definitions
- (n.) The systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health-related data for planning, implementing, and evaluating public health policies and legal measures concerning disease control.
The government's disease surveillance program enabled timely interventions to prevent an outbreak.
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- disease surveillance
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Commentary
In legal contexts, disease surveillance is often mandated by statute or regulation to ensure prompt identification and control of communicable diseases, balancing public health interests with individual rights.
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