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Surveillance and monitoring of disease outbreaks in rural areas: systematisation of low cost geographic information system techniques.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20422527     Owner:  NLM     Status:  PubMed-not-MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The authors describe three recent experiences of epidemiological surveys of zoonotic diseases in Brazil. The role of spatial data acquisition and analysis has been reinforced, considering the intrinsic complexity of environmental and social factors affecting transmission. Health surveillance in Brazil is undergoing a decentralisation process, in accordance with which different responsibilities are attributed to each health institution, from federal level to county health secretaries, including local non-governmental organisations. The availability of data, as well as the skilled use of spatial analysis tools, contributed in this process, allowing rapid and low cost assessments of environmental risks.
Authors:
Christovam Barcellos; Walter M Ramalho; Waneska A Alves; Ana N Maia Elkhoury
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Veterinaria italiana     Volume:  43     ISSN:  1828-1427     ISO Abbreviation:  Vet. Ital.     Publication Date:    2007 Jul-Sep
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-04-27     Completed Date:  2010-05-26     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0201543     Medline TA:  Vet Ital     Country:  Italy    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  501-5     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Health Information Research Department, Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa Cientifica e Tecnol?gica, Funda??o Oswaldo Cruz, Brazilian Health Ministry, Av. Brasil 4365, Manguinhos, CEP 21045-900, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. xris@fiocruz.br
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