Definition of surveillance:-: (A) Analysis of routine measurements, (B) Intermittent scrutiny of factors, (C) Systemic collection and analysis of data, (D) All of the above
Answer is C. surveillance Monitoring Constant scrutiny of factors affecting a disease with attention, authority & suspicion (Systematic ongoing collection, compilation, analysis & interpretation of data) Inbuilt action component is seen Feedback is inbuilt Cyclical continuous process Broader concept Continuous overlooking of progress of health activity [performance & analysis of routine measurements aimed at detecting changes in environment or health status of population - e.g. monitoring of air pollution, water quality, and growth & nutritional status No inbuilt action component No feedback One-time linear process Smaller concept