Definition of Public health surveillance

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Public health surveillance

The term 'Public health surveillance' as it applies to the area of hazardous materials can be defined as 'The ongoing, systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data. This activity also involves timely dissemination of the data and use for public health programs'.

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