Based on this week's readings and your knowledge of epidemiological concepts address the following questions: - Which offices need to respond? How would you coordinate a response? - Did the case require an immediate public health response? - Determine what type of emergency is described in the case. Is this an epidemic,
Epidemiology is the study of epidemics. More specifically, it is the study of the occurrence and distribution of health problems. Using any of the epidemiological techniques outlined in the chapters from this week's reading, address the questions for one of the case studies outlined below. • Epidemiological Case #1: Gastr
Please help me to explain the phrase: "we are all born equal," and how it constrains how society thinks about early life.... What does this concept overlook or mask? Identify and explain how life origins and health can influence adult morbidity... What are two challenges to addressing the upstream risk and protective dete
In my epidemiology class we have been asked the above question. I have some info but would like more.
Please help weighing the benefits and the potential problems of using ProMed for surveillance purposes. I need an elaborate response and some examples. Please provide some references, as well, so that I may investigate further.
Please provide the advantages of using the ProMED-mail system to track the outbreak of diseases internationally.
An example of an area in which an epidemiologist might specialize is in the design of research studies. How would the epidemiologist's contributions to a research study be different from those of other public health professionals?
Identify three lessons learned during the recent wildfires in California. What improvements can be made to pre-fire planning?
Explain the etiology of two of the following: TB, measles, rabies, salmonella, or any other public health concern not discussed in this chapter (feel free to use the epidemiological triangle in your task). Then discuss the epidemiological importance of an in-apparent infection.
Discuss the two types of error, Type I and Type II, which can be committed and give an example of how this could affect the outcome a study dealing with cholesterol levels in adults.
Question: What challenges do public health officials face during a long-term power outage following a winter storm?
Discuss three ideas for community preparedness training in an effort to increase the effectiveness of "spontaneous volunteers".
Many factors can serve to promote the occurrence of communicable disease transmission following a natural disaster. I'm trying to figure out how one or two factors can increase the risk of transmission.
Select a historical chemical/radiological disaster in the last century and discuss the mental health impacts of the event. Please cite your sources. What are some public health tools that could be used to deal with the immediate and long-term effects on mental health?
Which is more likely to be a threat to national public health in the next 10 years: bioterrorism or explosion/bombings? Why?
Evaluate the vaccination process for the 2009-2010 seasons H1N1 outbreak. Discuss possible improvements to the process.
You have been asked to prepare a 30-minute PowerPoint presentation for new members of the Board of Health in your state. These new members are not public health professionals. They require definitions, an overview of the historical background of public health, examples of the workforce, core functions, core concepts and controve
Please explain and define public health. Look at the priorities and issues those in the field face to help achieve a full, rounded picture.
We know that epidemiology looks at the distribution of diseases within specific populations. On the other hand, social epidemiology looks at social behavior and other factors to determine how they affect the distribution of disease within a population. Consider where you live, either in a state, city, or neighborhood community l
Choose a broadcast on a disease that's being discussed, - findings of the disease - the issue being presented - the country the disease is occurring - how does it relate to global disease epidemiology - was there anything of interest
Please help analyzing epidemiological data on a developed nation, a 'second world' country, and an underdeveloped third world country. Based on the review of global health disparities across inter/intra national countries, analyze data by the use of epidemiological analytical methods to infer the factors or causes for these pub
Do epidemiological studies demonstrate cause and effect? Is there a difference between epidemiological cause and effect and medical or statistical cause and effect? Are there health models to support your argument?
1. Explaining the difference between establishing risk factors and prevention and demonstrating cause and effect of disease? What is the difference between epidemiological research and clinical or medical research? 2. Analyze the criteria for establishing a cause and effect relationship with respect to health/disease an
Need assistance in analyzing the obesity problem in the U.S. as compared to another developed country in which the obesity problem is not as significant. Include factors such as age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, and marital status in your analysis. Need assistance hypothesizing the reason why the rate of obesity is higher
Need assistance in 4-8 pages with the following: "The Pew Center on Global Climate Change reported in September 2011 that the number of flood damages in the Northeast continues to rise. In Wilkes-Barre, PA, 75,000 people were evacuated as the Susquehanna River crested at a record of 42.7 feet. An estimated 5,400 homes and bus
Robert Bazell, chief science correspondent for NBC News (2010) stated that the Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, as well as other hospitals throughout the country, are swamped with type-2 diabetes. The news gets worst. Just seven (7) years ago, the CDC reported that one (1) in ten (10) Americans would contract thi
What are the three potential challenges in health promotion for cancer, from a sociology, psychology, education, epidemiology standpoint.
Application: Analyzing an Article for Biased Language This week, you have seen how APA not only prescribes a standard way of communicating, but the organization also provides guidance to you on writing in ways that reflect sensitivity to the dignity of others. To prepare for this assignment: - Review the APA Manual material o
What physical and social factors that differ between low-income and high-income neighborhoods have implications for the incidence of childhood asthma?
Need assistance with the following along with a reference: - Suggest how understanding the course of a disease can be used to better measure and interpret morbidity. Provide specific examples to support your response. - Analyze various sources of morbidity data and how morbidity can be measured using incidence and prevalence