An automated, broad-based, near real-time public health surveillance system using presentations to hospital Emergency Departments in New South Wales, Australia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In a climate of concern over bioterrorism threats and emergent diseases, public health authorities are trialling more timely surveillance systems. The 2003 Rugby World Cup (RWC) provided an opportunity to test the viability of a near...

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Main Authors: Chiu Clayton, Zheng Wei, Kaldor Jill, Churches Tim, Muscatello David J, Correll Patricia, Jorm Louisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/5/141