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Prepare a code of signs to use on the map, to represent each of the following features that will beshown on the map:Location of health facilities in the district and the areas each servesGeographic areas such as forests, savannah areas, villages, roads and citiesLocation of bodies of water such as rivers, streams and lakesSocioeconomic areas of relevance to priority diseasesSignificant occupation sites such as mines or construction sitesLocation of suspected and confirmed cases of priority diseasesLocation of previous confirmed outbreaksFigure 5: Spot map of District X3.2.3 Analyse data by personAnalysis by person is recommended for describing the population at risk for epidemic-prone diseases anddiseases targeted for eradication or elimination. These are diseases that are reported quickly and individually, ona case-based surveillance form, so data about personal characteristics should be available. Analysis by person isnot routinely recommended for summary data.A simple count of cases does not provide all of the information needed to understand the impact of a diseaseon the community, health facility or district. Simple percentages and rates are useful for comparing informationreported to the district.Section 3: Analyse Data35