VPH-0071
QUESTION
Which of the following is appropriate with reference to making routine observations and continuous collection of data on a disease?
OPTIONS
(A) Surveillance
(B) Census
(C) Survey
(D) Monitoring
ANSWER
(A) Surveillance
EXPLANATION
Surveillance involves routine observation and continuous, systematic collection and analysis of disease data. A census is a complete enumeration, a survey is usually periodic or one-time, and monitoring is broader and less specifically defined here.
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