Democracy Dies in Darkness. The role of data in public health is vital. Data helps track the effectiveness of annual flu vaccines, monitor blood lead levels nationwide, and estimate diabetes prevalence. These metrics guide decisions like expanding diabetes screenings and identifying communities at higher risk for severe flu-related illnesses.
The CDC’s interference with how communities gather data might undermine the trust necessary for effective public health interventions. Trust in public health authorities, built over time, is essential for the cooperation needed in health initiatives.
By John Kubale, The Conversation
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