Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance

Sexually transmitted disease (STD) surveillance involves systematically collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data on STD cases to monitor their occurrence and trends within populations. This process helps public health officials understand which STDs are spreading, identify high-risk groups, and evaluate the effectiveness of prevention and control efforts. It involves gathering reports from healthcare providers, laboratories, and clinics, then using this information to inform policies, allocate resources, and develop targeted strategies to reduce STD transmission and improve community health.