High-quality data can be obtained from various sources such as:
- Surveillance Systems: Continuous monitoring systems that track the incidence and prevalence of diseases. - Cohort Studies: Longitudinal studies that follow a group of individuals over time to assess disease outcomes. - Case-Control Studies: Studies that compare individuals with a disease to those without to identify risk factors. - Clinical Trials: Research studies that test the efficacy of new treatments or interventions. - Electronic Health Records (EHR): Digital versions of patients' medical histories maintained by healthcare providers.