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HLTH 380 Test 2 Ch 5
Sources of Data for Use in Epi.
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Health Care
Undergraduate 3
02/23/2009

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representativeness
Definition
generalizability of findings to the population from which the data have been taken
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thoroughness
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extent to which all cases of a health phenomenon have been identified
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Privacy Act of 1974
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prohibits the release of confidential info. without the consent of the individual
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Freedom of Info. Act
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mandates release of govt. info. to the public, except for personal and medical files
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PH Service Act
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protects confidentiality of info. collected by some federal agencies
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HIPAA
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1996; 1. individual's physical and mental health
2. provision of health care to the individual
3. payment for provision of health care
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data sharing
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voluntary release of info. by one investigator/institution to another for the purpose of scientific research
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record linkage
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joining data from 2 or more sources
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applications of record linkage
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genetic research, planning of health services, chronic disease tracking
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HIS
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household interview survey; studies range of conditions such as diseases, injuries, disabilities, and impairments
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HES
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health exam. survey; direct info. about morbidity through exams, msmts. and clinical tests - HANES
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