The topics that I have choosen are Influenza,  Syphillis and  Chlamydia. It has to be based on Miami Dade County which is my city or county public health department.

 

"Looking for a Similar Assignment? Get Expert Help at an Amazing Discount!"

Write a paper (2,500 words) in which you apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain,” “Chain of Infection,” and the CDC website for assistance completing this assignment.

Communicable Disease Selection

Choose one communicable disease from the following list:

1. Chickenpox

2. Tuberculosis

3. Influenza

4. Mononucleosis

5. Hepatitis B

6. HIV

7. Ebola

8. Measles

9. Polio

10. Influenza

Epidemiology Paper Requirements

Address the following:

1. Describe the communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment) and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence). Is this a reportable disease? If so, provide details about reporting time, whom to report to, etc.

2. Describe the determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease.

3. Discuss the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease you have selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental factors. (The textbook describes each element of the epidemiologic triangle). Are there any special considerations or notifications for the community, schools, or general population?

4. Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collecting, data analysis, and follow-up).

5. Identify at least one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the organization(s) contributes to resolving or reducing the impact of disease.

6. Discuss a global implication of the disease. How is this addressed in other countries or cultures? Is this disease endemic to a particular area? Provide an example.

A minimum of five peer-reviewed or professional references is required.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, NO PLAGIARISM.

 

"Looking for a Similar Assignment? Get Expert Help at an Amazing Discount!"

 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the percentage of children who had abnormal cholesterol levels according to body weight. Among biys, the percentages of abnormal cholesterol levels for normal, weight, overweight, and obese persons were approximately 15%, 25%, and 45%, respectively. Among girls, the corresponding percentages were approximately 15%, 25%, and 44%, respectively. Based on these data, is there a relationship between gender and cholesterol levels? How does body weight relate to cholesterol levels? Please use statistical terms (ex. frequency, distribution, mean, variance, standard deviation, range, variance, correlation, etc.) in your responses. 

instructions:

 (5) Each of the responding message and feedback message must be composed properly  so that  i. they directly answer the leading question (in the responding message) and  present your agreement or disagreement (in the feedback message);  ii. each message has 100 and 250 words (excluding reference list or web link);  iii. each message starts with a topic sentence (clearly state the main idea of the  message);  iv. each message displays a positive attitude as described in 5. Professionalism;  v. each message is well supported by at least one reliable source (Books, peer‐ reviewed professional journals, websites of U.S. governments, higher education,  non‐profit organizations, etc.  No .com sources except peer reviewed professional  journals.  Typically acceptable sources are from .gov, .edu, .org.  Wikipedia,  WedMD, or alike are not acceptable.  When a website is used, the complete direct  link must be provided.);  vi. each message displays the number of words at the end of the message in  parentheses.  

 

"Looking for a Similar Assignment? Get Expert Help at an Amazing Discount!"

Define all three of the following frequency measure terms. Include an example of how each type of the frequency measure can be used in practice. Refer to frequency measure handout provided in this week’s material (9 points – 3 points for each a-c).

a. Ratio

b. Proportion

c. Rate

 

"Looking for a Similar Assignment? Get Expert Help at an Amazing Discount!"