SC214 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Commerce Clause, Intelligent Agent, Data Analysis
10 Oct 2018
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Disease occurrence among a population that is in excess of what is expected in a given time and place. Group of cases in a specific time and place that might be more than expected. Disease or condition present among a population at all times. A disease or condition that spreads across regions. Number of cases occurring during a specific period; always dependent on the size of the population during that period. Legality- states have authority from the u. s. constitution, through the general welfare clause and interstate commerce clause. The cdc responds when disease or condition has interstate implications or is invited by a state. Diseases are reported by health care providers. Health agencies contact health providers seeking reports. Identify patients and their contacts for treatment and intervention. Detect epidemics, health problems, changes in health behaviors. Estimate magnitude and scope of health problems. Monitor changes in infectious and environmental agents. Assess effectiveness of programs and control measures.
