CSTE
CSTE
CSTE (pronounced as /si:sti:/) is an acronym that stands for Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. It is a professional organization in the United States that supports effective public health surveillance and epidemiologic practice through the development of disease control strategies, standards for practice, and related policies.
Etymology
The term CSTE is an acronym derived from the initial letters of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. The organization was established in 1951.
Related Terms
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Public Health: The science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
- Surveillance: The continuous, systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of health-related data needed for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health practice.
- Disease Control: The reduction of disease incidence, prevalence, morbidity or mortality to a locally acceptable level as a result of deliberate efforts.
- Policy: A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual.
See Also
- American Public Health Association
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- World Health Organization
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on CSTE
- Wikipedia's article - CSTE
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