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J Epidemiol Glob Health. 2013 Mar;3(1):41-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jegh.2012.12.005. Epub 2013 Jan 20.
The remarkable adaptability of syndromic surveillance to meet public health needs.
Paterson BJ, Durrheim DN.
Source
Hunter Medical Research Institute, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia; Private Bag 10, Wallsend, 2287 NSW, Australia. Electronic address: Beverley.Paterson@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au.
Abstract
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.
Copyright ? 2013 Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
KEYWORDS:
Infectious diseases, International Health Regulations, Outbreaks, Public health, Syndromic surveillance
PMID:
23856537
[PubMed - in process]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23856537
The remarkable adaptability of syndromic surveillance to meet public health needs.
Paterson BJ, Durrheim DN.
Source
Hunter Medical Research Institute, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia; Private Bag 10, Wallsend, 2287 NSW, Australia. Electronic address: Beverley.Paterson@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au.
Abstract
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.
Copyright ? 2013 Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
KEYWORDS:
Infectious diseases, International Health Regulations, Outbreaks, Public health, Syndromic surveillance
PMID:
23856537
[PubMed - in process]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23856537