Changes in Format for Presentation of
Notifiable Disease Report Data
This issue of MMWR incorporates changes in the presentation of
the national notifiable disease data (Tables I and II and Figures
I-V). Based on readers' suggestions, several modifications in the
original proposal (1) have been incorporated into the format
appearing in this issue. Data on acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome (AIDS) will be retained in Table I (page 235) and Table
II (pages 236-238). Several modifications have been made to
improve the readability of Figures II-V (pages 240 and 241),
which will appear quarterly; Tables I-III and Figures I-V will
appear at the end of those issues.
The new report format is intended to provide more useful
information and to facilitate interpretation of national disease
data. CDC will continue to assess graphic and statistical
techniques to improve interpretation and use of public health
surveillance data.
Reference
CDC. Proposed changes in format for presentation of notifiable
disease report data. MMWR 1989;38:805-9.
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