Surveillance

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011691",
  "term": "Surveillance",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The systematic and ongoing collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of data regarding the occurrence of diseases, health conditions, or environmental hazards. In ecotoxicology, this involves monitoring populations, ecosystems, or environmental compartments for changes indicative of toxic effects. It provides information for public health action and environmental management.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 953 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/surveillance/"
}