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Surveillance projects for selected diseases

W H Foege, R C Hogan, L H Newton

    International Journal of Epidemiology
    |March 1, 1976
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    This study introduces a novel, low-cost disease surveillance system for developing nations. It uses statistically representative sampling and monthly interviews to gather accurate prevalence and incidence data, improving health planning.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Health Systems Research

    Background:

    • Effective health planning relies on robust disease surveillance systems.
    • Traditional surveillance in developing countries often yields biased or unusable data due to scattered health centers.
    • Existing data collection methods face numerous challenges and contingencies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a novel system for collecting disease surveillance data in developing countries.
    • To provide a statistically representative method for population-based data collection.
    • To enable low-cost collection of prevalence and incidence data.

    Main Methods:

    • A sampling strategy was employed to select statistically representative individuals from the population.

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  • Data were collected through monthly interviews with the selected sample.
  • Paramedical personnel were utilized for data collection to ensure low cost.

    • Main Results:

    • The described system can provide both prevalence and incidence data.
    • The method offers a cost-effective approach to disease surveillance.
    • Data collected are statistically representative of the entire population.

    Conclusions:

    • This system offers an alternative to traditional, often inadequate, surveillance methods in developing countries.
    • It can help define population-nutrition-communicable disease problems more accurately.
    • Further development can enhance its utility for global health initiatives.