Epidemiologists review various types of data, including:
- Surveillance Data: This includes information collected from ongoing systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data. Examples include influenza surveillance and cancer registries. - Survey Data: Data collected from structured questionnaires administered to a sample population, such as the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). - Clinical Data: Data from electronic health records (EHRs) and patient registries that provide insights into disease prevalence and treatment outcomes. - Vital Statistics: Data on births, deaths, marriages, and divorces, which are essential for calculating mortality rates and life expectancy.
