Epidemiüberwachung
Epidemiüberwachung, also known as epidemiological surveillance, is the continuous systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data to detect and describe disease patterns and trends. Its primary goal is to identify and respond to disease outbreaks, monitor the effectiveness of public health interventions, and inform policy decisions. Epidemiological surveillance can be categorized into three main types: passive, active, and syndromic surveillance.
Passive surveillance relies on data that are routinely collected for other purposes, such as hospital discharge
Epidemiological surveillance is a critical component of public health systems, enabling timely and effective responses to