Computers against disease.
In order to improve the efficiency of the collection, compilation and dissemination of information on 35 communicable diseases in China's Sichuan Province, a computerized network has been established. In 1987 a microcomputer link was set up between the Provincial Health and Anti-epidemic Centre at Chengdu and the Health Information Centre in Beijing, and in 1990 a microcomputer network was established between Chengdu and the 21 prefectures in the province. Substantial progress in disease control is already apparent as a consequence of these developments.
Department of Epidemiological Research, Provincial Health and Anti-epidemic Centre, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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