Which is likely the most comprehensive source of health-related data for the United States?
A) Census data
B) Notifiable disease reports
C) Surveillance data
D) Vital statistics
Ans: A
The census is probably the most comprehensive source of health-related data for the United States. The CDC/U.S. Public Health Service reports data collected by state and local health departments on legally reportable diseases and periodically requests voluntary reporting of nonnotifiable health conditions of special interest. Notifiable diseases are frequently referred to as "reportable diseases." Surveillance data pertain to the occurrence of specific diseases, the analysis and interpretation of these data, and the dissemination of information about the data. Vital statistics are legal data; however, legality does not guarantee validity. The major deficiency of this category of data for epidemiologic research purposes is the possible incompleteness of population coverage.
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