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Modifications to Spatial Scan Statistics for Estimated Probabilities at Fine-Resolution in Highly Skewed Spatial Distributions
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Estimation of representative spatial probabilities and expected counts from baseline data can cause problems in applying spatial scan statistics when observed events are sparse in a large percentage of the spatial zones (e.g.,… read more -
National Syndromic Surveillance Program Community of Practice (NSSP CoP) Expert Panel - Part I: Leading Community Groups
Content Type: Webinar
Presented February 13, 2019. This webinar is the first installment of the 2-part NSSP CoP Expert Panel Webinar Series on Being a Leader in Your Community.… read more -
An Exploration of New Uses of Traditional Data within an Ecological Study: Air Quality Effects on Pediatric Asthma Exacerbation Analysis
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Under a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the DC DOH established the Environmental Public Health Tracking Program (EPHTP) to monitor specific environmental and public health indicators and to investigate any… read more -
Evaluating Pandemic Influenza Surveillance and Response Systems in Developing Countries: Framework and Pilot Application
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A pandemic caused by influenza A/H5N1 or another novel strain could kill millions of people and devastate economies worldwide. Recent computer simulations suggest that an emerging influenza pandemic might be contained in Southeast Asia through rapid… read more -
Incorporating Water Security into Syndromic Surveillance
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Although rare in the US, the CDC reports 13-14 drinking-water-related disease outbreaks per year, affecting an average of about 1000 people. The US EPA has determined that the distribution system is the most vulnerable component… read more -
Increase in Pneumonia Cases as an Early Indicator of Severe and Pandemic Influenza Outbreak
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Objective To enable the early detection of pandemic influenza, we have designed a system to differentiate between severe and mild influenza outbreaks. Historic information about previous pandemics suggested the evaluation of two… read more -
Syndromic Surveillance for Bicycle Related Injuries in Boston, 2007-2010
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In May of 2001, Boston released a strategic transportation plan to improve bicycle access and safety. [1] According to the Boston Transportation Department, ridership has increased 122% between 2007 and 2009. [2] A collaborative public health and… read more -
Hierarchical Filtering of ESSENCE for Routine, Distributed Disease Monitoring by the Veterans Health Administration
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The VA has employed ESSENCE for health monitoring since 2006 [1]. Epidemiologists at the Office of Public Health (OPH) monitor the VA population at the national level. The system is also intended for facility-level monitoring to cover 152 medical… read more