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What is the purpose of epidemiologic surveillance?
What is the purpose of epidemiologic surveillance?
How many notifiable diseases have been identified by law at the federal level in the United States?
How many notifiable diseases have been identified by law at the federal level in the United States?
Who is required to report cases of notifiable diseases?
Who is required to report cases of notifiable diseases?
What is an example of a non-infectious condition required to be reported in the state of Washington?
What is an example of a non-infectious condition required to be reported in the state of Washington?
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What is the benefit of timely reporting of notifiable diseases?
What is the benefit of timely reporting of notifiable diseases?
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What is the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in disease reporting?
What is the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in disease reporting?
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What is the purpose of urging a system to monitor conditions such as birth defects, Alzheimer’s disease, and asthma?
What is the purpose of urging a system to monitor conditions such as birth defects, Alzheimer’s disease, and asthma?
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Why were nearly all types of cancer added to the list of national notifiable diseases in 2010?
Why were nearly all types of cancer added to the list of national notifiable diseases in 2010?
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How was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) first recognized early in the epidemic?
How was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) first recognized early in the epidemic?
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Why is it important to identify the source of a hepatitis outbreak?
Why is it important to identify the source of a hepatitis outbreak?
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What is the significance of hepatitis A being a notifiable disease in all 50 states?
What is the significance of hepatitis A being a notifiable disease in all 50 states?
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What role does shoeleather epidemiology play in identifying new health issues in a community?
What role does shoeleather epidemiology play in identifying new health issues in a community?
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What is the primary purpose of disease reporting, as shown in Table 4-2?
What is the primary purpose of disease reporting, as shown in Table 4-2?
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Which of the following diseases had the highest number of reported cases in 2017, according to Table 4-2?
Which of the following diseases had the highest number of reported cases in 2017, according to Table 4-2?
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What is the term for the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related events or diseases among populations?
What is the term for the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related events or diseases among populations?
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What is the term for the initial investigation of a disease outbreak to identify the source and mode of transmission?
What is the term for the initial investigation of a disease outbreak to identify the source and mode of transmission?
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According to Table 4-2, how many cases of Hepatitis A, acute were reported in 2017?
According to Table 4-2, how many cases of Hepatitis A, acute were reported in 2017?
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What is the term for the persistent presence of a disease or infectious agent within a geographic area, as reflected in Table 4-2?
What is the term for the persistent presence of a disease or infectious agent within a geographic area, as reflected in Table 4-2?
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Study Notes
Reporting of Chronic Diseases and Notifiable Diseases
- Public health agencies have urged for a system to monitor chronic diseases such as birth defects, Alzheimer's disease, and asthma to identify causes, including environmental causes, and prevent further harm.
- In 2010, nearly all types of cancer were added to the list of national notifiable diseases.
Surveillance System
- The surveillance system was created to control the spread of known diseases, but it can also facilitate the recognition of new emerging diseases.
- The first step in recognizing a new disease is usually a report to the local or state health department or the CDC by a perceptive physician who notices something unusual.
Hepatitis Outbreak
- Hepatitis A is a notifiable disease in all 50 states, and it is important to identify the source of any outbreak to prevent wider exposure to the virus.
- Hepatitis A can make people sick for several weeks and can sometimes require hospitalization.
Epidemiologic Surveillance
- Epidemiologic surveillance is a system that requires certain notifiable diseases to be reported as soon as they are diagnosed.
- In the United States, approximately 90 conditions have been identified by law as notifiable at the federal level, including infectious diseases such as anthrax, HIV, measles, and Zika.
- Some states require reporting of additional infectious diseases, birth defects, adverse reactions to immunizations, and other non-infectious conditions.
Reporting of Notifiable Diseases
- All physicians, hospitals, and clinical laboratories must report any case of a notifiable disease or condition to their local health department.
- The timely reporting of cases of notifiable diseases allows public health authorities to detect an emerging epidemic at an early stage and take measures to control the spread of infectious diseases.
Notifiable Diseases at the National Level
- Table 4-2 lists the infectious diseases designated as notifiable at the national level, along with the number of cases reported during 2017.
- Examples of notifiable diseases include anthrax, HIV, measles, Zika, and others.
- The number of cases reported for each disease varies, ranging from 0 to 555,608 (for gonorrhea).
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Test your knowledge on the concepts of epidemiologic surveillance and notifiable diseases. Learn about the importance of recognizing epidemics early and the actions taken to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
