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Epi info - present and future.

Y Su1, S S Yoon

  • 1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA.

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|January 20, 2004
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Epi Info is a widely used public health software suite from the CDC, offering tools for data management and analysis. Its global reach and multiple language translations highlight its importance in public health surveillance worldwide.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health Informatics
  • Epidemiology Software
  • Health Data Management

Background:

  • Epi Info is a public domain software suite developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for public health professionals.
  • Originally developed in 1985, it has evolved from a DOS-based program to a Windows-based application (Epi Info 2002).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the capabilities and distribution of the Epi Info software suite.
  • To highlight its role in public health data management and analysis globally.

Main Methods:

  • Epi Info provides tools for rapid questionnaire design, data entry and validation.
  • It facilitates data analysis, including mapping and graphing, and report generation.
  • The software is developed using programming languages like Turbo Pascal (DOS version) and Microsoft Visual Basic (Windows version).

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Main Results:

  • Epi Info is one of the most widely distributed public domain programs globally, with approximately 300,000 downloads in 2002 from 130 countries.
  • The DOS version was translated into 13 languages, and the Windows version is being translated into major global languages (Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic).

Conclusions:

  • Epi Info is a critical, accessible tool for public health professionals worldwide.
  • Its extensive use and multilingual support underscore its significant contribution to global health surveillance and data analysis.