HCA 415 APPLYING EPDIEMIOLOGY
THESE ARE THE TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 8
Applying Epidemiology
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: Gastroenteritis at a University in Texas
- Epidemiological Case #2: Norovirus in Vermont
There are two parts to this assignment:
Part I: Provide a brief statement of the investigative issue. Describe the epidemiological steps you would take by addressing the questions asked within the case study you select.
Part II: Address the questions noted at the end of your selected case study. Your paper should be at least four pages in length, but can exceed this depending on how much detail you provide on the epidemiological steps you take for your case. You should use at least one additional scholarly source in addition to the textbook. Format your paper and all citations according to APA style guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center
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Part I
Provide a brief statement of the investigative issue. Describe the epidemiological steps you would take by addressing the questions asked within the case study you select.
The case that I have selected deals with investigation of some problems associated with outbreak of diseases. For this reason, case one describes what might be the main cause of different diseases especially in students. This can be evidenced after considering the questions in the case. Therefore, this is the issue on heat at a certain university in Texas.
Research shows that many students might not be aware of the diseases they might be suffering from as evidenced in part one of the cases after The Texas Department of…
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