Which of the following activities form part of public health surveillance? (Select all that apply)
A)Data collection
B)Data analysis
C)Data interpretation
D)Data dissemination
E)Intervention

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Surveillance is defined as the: 'systematic and continuous
collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, closely integrated with the timely and
coherent dissemination of the results and assessment to those who have the right to
know so that action can be taken' (Porta, A Dictionary of Epidemiology, 6th Edition.
2014).It provides the information required for decision makers to develop and
implement the best strategies to prevent and control disease but does not itself include
any action taken to control or prevent disease.

Which of the Following Activities Form Part of Public Health