Insights on Infant Mortality and Safe Sleep Practices in Illinois
Exploring the definitions of infant mortality and safe sleep practices, this content delves into the Infant Mortality Ratio (IMR) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) Mortality Ratio. Data sources such as vital records and the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) shed light on th
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Strengthening Mortality Surveillance in Tanzania: The SAVVY Experience
This presentation discusses the SAVVY study conducted in Tanzania to improve mortality surveillance using the SAmple Vital events registration with Verbal autopSY approach. It addresses the challenges of capturing death events in a diverse population with limited vital statistics systems. The study
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BTH/OTH Radar and Maritime Surveillance Radar Overview
The article discusses BTH/OTH radar systems and maritime surveillance radars, exploring their functionalities, benefits, drawbacks, and real-world examples. It delves into the working principles of OTH radar, showcasing how it operates through the ionosphere. Additionally, it covers the concept of m
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Injury Surveillance in Scotland: Importance and Implementation Overview
Scotland's Public Health body, Public Health Scotland, leads efforts in injury surveillance to prolong healthy life, prevent disease, and promote health. Long-term investment in prevention involves various sectors. Injury surveillance is crucial as it helps manage and prevent injuries, with coded da
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Maternal Mortality Crisis in the U.S.: Urgent Need for Healthcare Reform
Maternal mortality rates in the United States have significantly increased over the years, with racial disparities exacerbating the issue. The data shows a concerning rise in both maternal and infant mortality, highlighting the critical need for comprehensive healthcare reform to address these alarm
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Implementing Surveillance in Epidemiology: Methods and Considerations
This presentation outlines sampling methods and considerations for implementing surveillance in epidemiology. It covers aspects such as sample types, sizes, random vs targeted sampling, and the comparison between the two approaches. The content provides insights into the practical aspects of surveil
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Nutrition Surveillance in Kenya: Workshop Insights and Challenges
The ongoing activities of the Nutrition Surveillance Learning Network in Kenya, presented by Samuel Murage, shed light on malnutrition statistics, micronutrient deficiencies, breastfeeding trends, vitamin A supplementation, and IFAs for pregnant women. The presentation also discussed information sys
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Introduction to Public Health Surveillance
Public health surveillance is essential in monitoring and analyzing health concerns that affect the entire nation. From infectious disease outbreaks to chronic illnesses and environmental disasters, public health aims to improve overall health and well-being. This presentation serves as an informati
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Urban Surveillance and Health Reporting System in Bangalore Model
Urban surveillance under the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP) in Bangalore, Karnataka, involves monitoring health facilities, online reporting of diseases, and coordinated response actions. The system includes reporting from hospitals and labs, real-time alerts, and tracking preventive
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Optimizing Early Infant HIV Diagnosis Through Point-of-Care Testing Post-Market Surveillance
Optimizing early infant HIV diagnosis is crucial for public health. Post-market surveillance ensures the safety of medical devices, balancing therapeutic advancements with public health safeguards. The WHO's Medical Device Unit prioritizes access to devices in low-resource settings, emphasizing diss
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2018 Mortality Statistics: Life Expectancy, Drug Overdose, Maternal Mortality Released
Mortality statistics for 2018 were released on January 30, 2020, highlighting life expectancy trends, drug overdose statistics, and the first maternal mortality rate in over a decade. A comprehensive communications strategy was executed to disseminate the data, including a new website, visual abstra
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Maternal and Child Health Indicators: Objectives and Mortality Rates
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services aim for the reduction of maternal, perinatal, infant, and childhood mortality and morbidity, promotion of reproductive health, and physical and psychological development of children and adolescents within families. The indicators focus on mortality rates, inc
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Collaboration for Efficient COVID-19 Surveillance: NNDSS Case Notifications
Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services is working with Michele Hoover's team to streamline the COVID-19 National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS) for jurisdictional efficiencies. The timeline showcases the progression from the first CDC-confirmed case to the de
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A Multi-disciplinary Analysis of Service Access, Community Resilience, and Maternal Mortality in Gulf Province
This paper presents a comprehensive analysis focusing on service access, community resilience, and maternal mortality in Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea. It highlights the importance of improving referral systems for maternal health in remote communities and discusses the preliminary findings from a
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Enhancing AFP Surveillance for Polio Eradication in East Africa
This presentation discusses the importance of Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) surveillance in detecting poliomyelitis cases, with a focus on the National Stop Transmission of Polio Mission in Kasese District, Uganda. The goal is to eradicate poliovirus through strategies such as immunization campaigns
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Understanding Mortality Reviews and Their Impact on Quality of Care
Mortality reviews play a vital role in assessing the quality of care provided by healthcare facilities. By analyzing observed versus expected mortality rates, healthcare organizations can identify areas for improvement and enhance patient outcomes. The APR-DRG system, including Severity of Illness a
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Analyzing Adult Mortality Trends in Sub-Saharan Africa
Adult mortality trends in Sub-Saharan Africa have been historically underrepresented compared to child mortality. This presentation by Ayaga A. Bawah explores the levels and patterns of adult mortality using data from Health and Demographic Surveillance Systems (HDSS) sites in the region. The method
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Child, Maternal, and Adult Mortality in Ethiopia: A Study on Age-Cause-Specific Mortality Distribution
The study focuses on the mortality rates in Ethiopia, highlighting the challenges in rural areas and the high maternal mortality. It discusses the implementation of CRVS and the use of VAs to identify causes of death, particularly in rural regions. The objectives include analyzing age-cause-specific
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Role of Rapid Diagnostic Test for Measles in Global Surveillance
Laboratory-based surveillance is crucial for monitoring and controlling measles outbreaks. The development of new tools like rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for measles diagnosis can revolutionize surveillance efforts. Challenges in introducing new diagnostics are discussed, along with the importance
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Harnessing Syndromic Surveillance Systems for Climate-Related Outcomes
Utilizing syndromic surveillance systems can provide valuable insights into the impact of climate change on health outcomes. This document aims to guide users on identifying outcomes, creating case definitions, combining data sources, and engaging with partners for effective climate and health surve
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Understanding Maternal Mortality: Nevada's Review and Regulations
Exploring the Maternal Mortality Review Committee in Nevada, the definitions of maternal mortality, the responsibilities of MMRCs, and Nevada's Revised Statutes related to maternal mortality. Learn about the efforts to prevent future deaths and improve the review process.
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Comprehensive Overview of Hospital-Acquired Infection Surveillance System
Surveillance systems like HAI surveillance play a crucial role in monitoring and managing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) by providing baseline rates, comparing data, and identifying problem areas. This system covers various types of infections such as CAUTI, CLABSI, VAE, and SSI, with specific
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Enhancing Infection Surveillance in Long-Term Care Facilities
Explore the importance of surveillance, new definitions, implementation strategies, and outcomes in long-term care settings. Understand why surveillance is essential, how it is performed, population assessment, various surveillance approaches, and selection criteria for processes and outcomes.
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Post Market Surveillance Procedures in Indonesia
Post-market surveillance of medical devices in Indonesia is overseen by the Surveillance Directorate of Medical Device and Household Health Supplies. Manufacturers must adhere to ASEAN guidelines and report adverse events through online systems. The country has specific regulations and requirements
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Understanding the Importance of Mortality Risk in Chart Review
The presentation by Kerry Seekircher highlights the significance of considering the risk of mortality in chart reviews. It covers the benefits of conducting a mortality review, emphasizes the need for accurate documentation and coding of diagnoses, and explains the concept of risk-adjusted mortality
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Texas Influenza Surveillance Overview
In this overview, we delve into the details of influenza surveillance in Texas, covering various aspects such as flu testing, notifiable conditions, and the 2022-2023 flu season review. The information provided includes surveillance structures, reporting requirements, and the vital role of testing i
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Strategies for Overcoming Surveillance Challenges During the 2014 Measles Outbreak in the Philippines
The Philippines faced surveillance challenges during the 2014 measles outbreak, including manpower capacity, logistics, data management, and reporting mechanisms. Key interventions involved activating surge capacity, conducting orientations, procuring specimen kits, and promoting efficient data coll
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Comprehensive Overview of FinSpy Surveillance System
FinSpy is a powerful tool designed for Law Enforcement and Intelligence Agencies to remotely monitor computer systems. It provides access to online communication platforms, internet activities, stored data, surveillance devices, and more. The system components include FinSpy Agent with graphical use
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Adherence to 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines & Mortality Study
This study explores the association between adherence to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans and all-cause mortality. It analyzes data from the NHIS and NDI to assess the risks associated with aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities. The primary objective is to evaluate mortality
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Understanding Surveillance in Biodiversity Conservation
Surveillance plays a crucial role in biodiversity conservation by aiding in the early detection of new incursions and invasive species. It helps in limiting the spread of threats, identifying priorities for action, and assessing prevention system effectiveness through passive and active surveillance
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Association of Fruit, Vegetable, and Legume Intake with Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality
The study conducted by the PURE investigators examined the relationship between fruit, vegetable, and legume consumption and cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality in a cohort of 135,335 individuals from 18 countries. Dietary guidelines recommend at least 5 daily servings of these foods, which h
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Understanding Health Indicators: Calculating Mortality Rates in Communities
Learn how to calculate various mortality rates—such as crude mortality rate, proportionate mortality, case fatality rate, and cause-specific mortality rate—using real-life scenarios from communities like Adias and Wales. Understand the significance of these rates in assessing public health outco
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Understanding Public Health Surveillance for Population Health
Public Health Surveillance is a vital process for systematically collecting, analyzing, and interpreting health data to inform public health practices. This crucial initiative, developed through the APTR in collaboration with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, focuses on enhan
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Hepatitis E Surveillance and Notifications in Ireland
The surveillance and notification of Hepatitis E cases in Ireland have been detailed, including the introduction of universal blood donor screening, notifiable disease status, and enhanced surveillance measures. The data shows trends in notifications, blood donor screening results, clinical cases, a
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Understanding Sub-Saharan Africa's Mortality Trajectory: Past, Present, and Future Prospects
Explore the mortality trends in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on infant and child mortality as well as adult mortality. Despite significant progress, challenges persist due to uneven gains globally. Child mortality has seen a substantial decline, but rates remain high. Public health interventions hav
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Maternal Death Surveillance and Response in Madhya Pradesh During COVID-19
Madhya Pradesh faces challenges in reducing maternal mortality rates, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite initiatives like the Maternal Death and Surveillance Review program, compliance at the district level has been lacking. To address this, online interventions and state-level reviews
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Rally Against Mass Surveillance - StopWatching.Us Event Summary
Edward Snowden's revelations exposed government surveillance on citizens, sparking a rally against mass surveillance on October 26, 2013. The ACLU supports Snowden as a whistleblower, while NSA officials criticize him. The event highlights concerns over privacy, government overreach, and the collect
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Enhancing Influenza Surveillance in Texas: Strategies and Goals
Emilio Gonzales presents a comprehensive plan for advancing influenza surveillance in Texas, focusing on considerations, goals for the upcoming flu season, and strategies to increase participation in surveillance programs. The plan includes enhancing respiratory disease surveillance, expanding senti
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Industry and Occupation Surveillance Data Modernization Initiative
The Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services is spearheading the NNDSS Modernization Initiative to capture industry and occupation surveillance data. The initiative includes a new industry and occupation message mapping guide template and the demonstration of the NIOSH Industry
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Congressional Authority for National Security Surveillance under FISA
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) was passed in 1978 in response to abuses outlined in the Church Report. The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) oversees FISA applications, with the ability for government appeal through the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review
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