Use of an agreed-upon standard case definition ensures that every case is equivalent, regardless of when or where it occurred, or who identified it. Furthermore ...

11 нояб. 2024 г. · Establishing a case definition is an imperative step in quantifying the magnitude of disease in a population. Case definitions are used in ...

The purpose of case definitions is to ensure that cases are counted in a systematic and consistent manner to enable comparison and analysis of trends.

Development of a clear case definition is critical to effective investigation of an outbreak. Use of a common case definition allows for standardization of the ...

Case definitions have been recognized to be important elements of public health surveillance systems. They are to assure comparability and consistency of ...

The definition of a 'case' is critical in planning an epidemiologic investigation. The case definition must be carefully formulated to meet the objectives of ...

7 окт. 2011 г. · Finally, this study is a valuable example of an at- tempt – in the presence of diffuse and nonspecific symptoms – to refine a case definition.

A standard case definition is essential for understanding the epidemiology and impact of any disease. In addition, it is important for education (of ...

As uniform case definitions are adopted, the incidence of reported diseases in different geographic areas may be more meaningfully compared.