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What is the primary purpose of disease surveillance?
What is the primary purpose of disease surveillance?
- To provide direct healthcare services
- To identify and interpret information on disease occurrence (correct)
- To conduct medical research
- To enhance the profits of healthcare providers
Where is community-based surveillance for infectious diseases typically conducted?
Where is community-based surveillance for infectious diseases typically conducted?
- In pharmaceutical companies
- In private hospitals
- In local or state public health departments (correct)
- In medical schools
Who is required to report the occurrence of selected diseases to the health department?
Who is required to report the occurrence of selected diseases to the health department?
- Nurses
- Licensed physicians (correct)
- Pharmacists
- Medical students
