Data collection methods in chronic disease epidemiology include:
- Surveillance Systems: Public health agencies use surveillance systems to track the occurrence of chronic diseases. - Cohort Studies: These longitudinal studies follow groups of individuals over time to identify risk factors and disease outcomes. - Case-Control Studies: This method compares individuals with a disease to those without to identify potential causes. - Cross-Sectional Studies: These studies analyze data from a population at a single point in time to identify prevalence rates and associated factors.
