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The remarkable adaptability of syndromic surveillance to meet public health needs
The goal of syndromic surveillance is the earlier detection of epidemics, allowing a timelier public health response than is possible using traditional surveillance methods. Syndromic surveillance application for public health purposes has changed over time and reflects a dynamic evolution from the...
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7104096/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23856537 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jegh.2012.12.005 |
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description | The goal of syndromic surveillance is the earlier detection of epidemics, allowing a timelier public health response than is possible using traditional surveillance methods. Syndromic surveillance application for public health purposes has changed over time and reflects a dynamic evolution from the collection, interpretation of data with dissemination of data to those who need to act, to a more holistic approach that incorporates response as a core component of the surveillance system. Recent infectious disease threats, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), avian influenza (H5N1) and pandemic influenza (H1N1), have all highlighted the need for countries to be rapidly aware of the spread of infectious diseases within a region and across the globe. The International Health Regulations (IHR) obligation to report public health emergencies of international concern has raised the importance of early outbreak detection and response. The emphasis in syndromic surveillance is changing from automated, early alert and detection, to situational awareness and response. Published literature on syndromic surveillance reflects the changing nature of public health threats and responses. Syndromic surveillance has demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt to rapidly shifting public health needs. This adaptability makes it a highly relevant public health tool. |
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spelling | pubmed-71040962020-03-31 The remarkable adaptability of syndromic surveillance to meet public health needs Paterson, Beverley J. Durrheim, David N. J Epidemiol Glob Health Article The goal of syndromic surveillance is the earlier detection of epidemics, allowing a timelier public health response than is possible using traditional surveillance methods. Syndromic surveillance application for public health purposes has changed over time and reflects a dynamic evolution from the collection, interpretation of data with dissemination of data to those who need to act, to a more holistic approach that incorporates response as a core component of the surveillance system. Recent infectious disease threats, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), avian influenza (H5N1) and pandemic influenza (H1N1), have all highlighted the need for countries to be rapidly aware of the spread of infectious diseases within a region and across the globe. The International Health Regulations (IHR) obligation to report public health emergencies of international concern has raised the importance of early outbreak detection and response. The emphasis in syndromic surveillance is changing from automated, early alert and detection, to situational awareness and response. Published literature on syndromic surveillance reflects the changing nature of public health threats and responses. Syndromic surveillance has demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt to rapidly shifting public health needs. This adaptability makes it a highly relevant public health tool. Atlantis Press 2013 2013-01-20 /pmc/articles/PMC7104096/ /pubmed/23856537 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jegh.2012.12.005 Text en © 2013 Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia. Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). |
spellingShingle | Article Paterson, Beverley J. Durrheim, David N. The remarkable adaptability of syndromic surveillance to meet public health needs |
title | The remarkable adaptability of syndromic surveillance to meet public health needs |
title_full | The remarkable adaptability of syndromic surveillance to meet public health needs |
title_fullStr | The remarkable adaptability of syndromic surveillance to meet public health needs |
title_full_unstemmed | The remarkable adaptability of syndromic surveillance to meet public health needs |
title_short | The remarkable adaptability of syndromic surveillance to meet public health needs |
title_sort | remarkable adaptability of syndromic surveillance to meet public health needs |
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url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7104096/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23856537 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jegh.2012.12.005 |
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