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Epidemiology Paper Requirements
Include the following in your assignment:
1.Description of the communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of
transmission, complications, treatment) and the demographic of interest
(mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence).
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).
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.
A minimum of three references is required.
Refer to Communicable Disease Chain.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style
Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.