Publication: Principles of public health surveillance: a revisit to fundamental concepts
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2015
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eng
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1905-1387
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Mahidol University
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Department of Epidemiology Faculty of Public Health Mahidol University
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Journal of Public Health and Development. Vol. 13, No.1 (๋Jan-Apr 2015), 69-86
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Chanapong Rojanaworarit Principles of public health surveillance: a revisit to fundamental concepts. Journal of Public Health and Development. Vol. 13, No.1 (๋Jan-Apr 2015), 69-86. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/62245
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Principles of public health surveillance: a revisit to fundamental concepts
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Abstract
The objective of this article focuses on fundamental concepts of public health surveillance, especially to
graduate students and health professionals who are new to this discipline. The article initially explains how
concepts of surveillance in public health have evolved over the period of six decades. Then the three major
objectives of surveillance are further discussed in detail. With clear specification of the objective, surveillance
system can be established to fulfill the goal. General considerations for establishing new surveillance system
are therefore outlined. Methodical process of surveillance from information generation to the link to public
health actions is thoroughly explained. Challenging issues and current technical advance in this field of
epidemiological practice are additionally summarized.