Monitoring disease in England and Wales: methods applicable to routine data-collecting systems. Issue 4 (December 1978)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fraser, R; Beral, V; Chilvers, C
• Is Part Of: Journal of epidemiology and community health. Volume 32:Issue 4(1978)
• Page Start: 294
• Page End: 302
• Publication Date: 1978-12
• Subjects: Public health -- Periodicals; Epidemiology -- Periodicals; 614.4
• DOI: 10.1136/jech.32.4.294
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0143-005X

Abstract

Abstract : This paper reviews routine data-collecting systems and methods for disease surveillance in England and Wales. It discusses population-based correlation studies, which seek to explain disease trends by relating routine health statistics to possible causative agents on a secular, geographical, or occupational basis. It describes recent developments in linking information collected by routine general purpose systems as a means of identifying and following individuals exposed to potential hazards.