Epidemiology
Prepare and submit a 1,750- to 2,100-word paper based on your clinical research of epidemiology. When selecting a population and disease, be aware that you need access to this population to present the Teaching Project Brochure in Week Six. Discuss potential groups with your facilitator and contacts you make at community or public health settings in your area. Select one population and one disease of interest from the following lists:
Vulnerable populations
Infants, children, or youth at risk
Teens
Homeless
Elderly
Mentally ill
Immigrants or migrants
Victims of violence
Diseases for these populations might include the following:
Viral infections
Influenza
HIV
Human papilloma virus
Hepatitis
Chronic illness
Diabetes
Cancer
Heart disease
Obesity
Other
Pregnancy
Drug use
Discuss the following as related to your chosen topic:
Definition and description of epidemiology
Steps and methods of epidemiology
Review routine data (demographic, census, birth, death, and surveillance records)
Review research data (medical and health records)
Review epidemiological data (surveys specific to your topic)
Epidemiological triangle
Explain the type of epidemiology used for your topic (descriptive or analytical).
Describe the relationship of the disease to various levels of prevention.
Include at least eight references.
