Actualmente la vigilancia epidemiológica es considerada un sistema dinámico de observación utilizado permanentemente para ver la ocurrencia, distribución, factores de riesgo de la enfermedad y las condiciones que incrementan el riesgo de enfermar o morir en una población.
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