A public health nurse who engages in ongoing collection and analysis of data to identify trend or emerging problems is working towards which essential function of public health?

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Health surveillance involves the ongoing collection, analysis, and dissemination of health data to identify patterns of disease and injury and to inform public health interventions. By engaging in this activity, the public health nurse is fulfilling an essential function of public health.

A Public Health Nurse Who Engages in Ongoing Collection and Analysis