Epidemiology

Prepare and submit a 1,750- to 2,100-word paper based on your clinical research of epidemiology. 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.

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