A public health department becomes aware of an impending health problem before any problem is reported to the agency.Which of the following has most likely occurred within the community?

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Syndromic surveillance systems were developed to monitor illness syndromes or events,as seen in such indirect measures as increased numbers of medication purchases,trips to physicians or emergency departments,orders for cultures or x-rays,and rising levels of school or work absenteeism.These may indicate that an epidemic is developing.Doctors feeling rushed and nurses calling in ill are not unusual events.

A Public Health Department Becomes Aware of an Impending Health