Translations:Advanced Field Epi:Manual 1 - Disease Control and Eradication Programs/88/en

With the move towards more voluntary programs, and the recognition that there is no such thing as a “no-risk” policy, risk assessment has become an important aspect of any control or eradication program. A risk assessment approach makes a thorough understanding of the epidemiology of the disease much more important, so that the true risk associated with various options can be properly evaluated and communicated.