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Post-disaster Surveillance among State Health Departments in the United States
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The role of public health in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies has expanded as a result of the massive impact recent disasters have had on affected populations. Nearly every large-scale disaster carries substantial public… read more… a population (e.g., mass casualties and severe injuries, lack of shelter in severe weather), as well as subsequent … a population (e.g., mass casualties and severe injuries, lack of shelter in severe weather), as well as subsequent … -
Improving Public Health Surveillance methods via Smart Home technologies
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Public health surveillance relies on surveys and/or self-reported data collection, both of which require manpower, time commitment, and financial resources from public health agencies and participants. The survey results can quickly become outdated… read more… which can be used to monitor activity in the home (i.e. lack of travel indicates sedentary behaviour), as well as … which can be used to monitor activity in the home (i.e. lack of travel indicates sedentary behaviour), as well as …