The activities of the sections of epidemiology and statistics in the Health Center

Authors

  • José Maria Pacheco de Souza USP; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Epidemiologia
  • Victório Barbosa USP; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Epidemiologia
  • Ruy Laurenti USP; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Epidemiologia
  • Sabina Lea Gotlieb USP; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Epidemiologia
  • Maria Helena Silveira USP; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Epidemiologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101975000400010

Keywords:

Community health services, Epidemiology, Vital statistics, Biostatistics

Abstract

The functions of the sectors of epidemiology and statistics in a health center are analysed. The aim of the section of epidemiology is to characterize the diseases and health problems of the region. The section of statistics is the main feeder of data for epidemiology and other divisions. The paper points out directions for the quantitative and qualitative improvement of collected data. Considerations are made on the use of the sections for teaching and training purposes.

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Published

1975-12-01

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 4 (1975)

Section

Notes and Informations

How to Cite

Souza, J. M. P. de, Barbosa, V., Laurenti, R., Gotlieb, S. L., & Silveira, M. H. (1975). The activities of the sections of epidemiology and statistics in the Health Center . Revista De Saúde Pública, 9(4), 547-550. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101975000400010