What Role Do Health Services Play in Data Collection and Analysis?
Accurate data collection and analysis are fundamental to epidemiological research. Health services are often the primary sources of health data, including patient records, laboratory results, and surveillance reports. These data are critical for identifying disease patterns, monitoring trends, and evaluating the effectiveness of public health interventions. Through the use of electronic health records (EHRs) and other digital tools, health services enhance the capacity for real-time data collection and statistical analysis, thereby improving the quality of epidemiological research.
