Public Health Policy and Administration
Passive surveillance is a method of disease monitoring where health care providers report cases and data without the need for active intervention or prompting from public health authorities. This approach relies on existing data sources, such as hospitals and clinics, to gather information about disease occurrence and trends. While it is less resource-intensive, passive surveillance may miss some cases or trends, which can limit the effectiveness of public health responses.
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