Integration between epidemiology and Internet

Abstract

The objective of this study is to present some theoretical reflections on Internet as an integration tool in an epidemiology service. Considering this perspective, it focuses epidemiology and Internet; Internet and cooperative research, and the importance of Internet in the epidemiological communication process. The integration between the epidemiological knowledge and the use of Internet to globalize knowledge is emphasized as one of the most important benefits this technology brings. However, it is indicated that this technology by itself is not the solution for functional problems in the health information system.