LibGuides: Health Information and Analytics: Surveillance

What is Surveillance and How is it Collected?

The Systematic and continuous collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, closely integrated with the timely and coherent dissemination of the results and assessment to those who have the right to know so that action can be taken. It is an essential feature of epidemiological and public health practice. The final phase in the surveillance chain is the application of information to health promotion and to disease prevention and control. A surveillance system includes a functional capacity for data collection, analysis, and dissemination linked to public health programs.

From: (2014). Surveillance. In Porta, M. (Ed.), A Dictionary of Epidemiology. : Oxford University Press,. Retrieved 14 Mar. 2019, from http://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/9780199976720.001.0001/acref-9780199976720-e-1820.

WHO-STEPS
The WHO STEPwise approach to Surveillance (STEPS) is a simple, standardized method for collecting, analysing and disseminating data in WHO member countries.

Books on Surveillance

Applied Demography and Public Health in the 21st Century by M. Nazrul Hoque (Editor); Beverly Pecotte (Editor); Mary A. McGehee (Editor)
ISBN: 9783319436883
Publication Date: 2016-11-28
This book demonstrates different statistical techniques for analyzing health-related data as well as providing new techniques for forecasting and/or projecting the incidence of diseases/disorders. It presents information on a variety of health related issues from the developed and developing world.
Introduction to Statistical Methods for Biosurveillance by Ronald D. Fricker
ISBN: 9781139047906
Publication Date: 2013
This book discusses the design and evaluation of statistical methods for effective biosurveillance for readers with minimal statistical training.

Surveillance Information

BRFSS
The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is the nation’s premier system of health-related telephone surveys that collect state data about U.S. residents regarding their health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services.
YRBSS
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors six categories of health-related behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among youth and adults
PRAMS
PRAMS, the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, that collects state-specific, population-based data on maternal attitudes and experiences before, during, and shortly after pregnancy. PRAMS surveillance currently covers about 83% of all U.S. births
NHBS
The National HIV Behavior Surveillance conducts behavioral surveillance among persons at high risk for HIV infection.
Mass. Dept. of Public Health