Which of the following are uses of public surveillance? Select all tha

Which of the following are uses of public surveillance? Select all that apply.

1. Estimate the magnitude of a problem.
2. Determine geographical distribution of an illness.
3. Detect epidemics.
4. Monitor changes in infectious agents.

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ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4
Estimating the magnitude of the problem, determining geographic distribution of an illness, detecting epidemics, and monitoring changes in infectious agents are all uses of public surveillance.