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Using Scan Statistic to Detect Heroin Overdose Clusters with Hospital Emergency Room Visit Data
Content Type: Abstract
Early detection of heroin overdose clusters is important in the current battle against the opioid crisis to effectively implement prevention and control measures. The New York State syndromic surveillance system collects hospital emergency… read more… system collects hospital emergency department (ED) visit data, including visit time, chief complaint, and patient zip code. This data … system collects hospital emergency department (ED) visit data, including visit time, chief complaint, and … Heroin Overdose Clusters with Hospital Emergency Room Visit Data … -
World Trade Center Responders Fatality Investigation Program - Methodologic Issues
Content Type: Webinar
Presenter Kitty H. Gelberg, PhD, MPH, Chief, Epidemiology & Surveillance Section, Assistant Director, Bureau of Occupational Health, New York State Department of Health Date and Time… read more… decrease in number of deaths for 2008 and half of 2009 Lack of NDI matches (used by WTC Health Registry) Less …