Epidemiology

TOPIC: Oswego Outbreak Case Study Read the “Oswego Outbreak Investigation,” located in the Topic Materials. Part 1 Complete the following: Using the line listing in the Excel “Oswego Line Listing Workbook,” calculate the attack rate ratios for each food item using the table in the Excel “Oswego Attack Rate Table.” Create a separate 2×2 table […]

topic: Flu Pandemic (1918)  What damage was done besides just the number of deaths?  What public health measures were put into place, or maybe what measures were not taken that should or could have been taken?  We live in interesting times and are going through an episode that seems unique to us.  But it is […]

Describe the steps in investigating an infectious disease outbreak. Why do investigators collect information about clinical symptoms, attack rates, and the incubation period? In your opinion, why are there so many world-wide deaths caused by vaccine-preventable diseases? Apply the epidemiologic triangle to the transmission of communicable diseases. Compare microbial agents associated with infectious diseases. Response […]

 SCREENING FOR DISEASESPlease answer the questions Knowing the pathogen and its characteristics (including modes of transmission)      where do you think was the most likely point of contamination in the production of the sprouts? In inspecting the alfalfa fields and harvesting process, what possible points of contamination should be considered? What interventions/control measures would you suggest? […]

Discussion Question 1  For these questions, please read the following case study and then respond to the questions noted below.  Mr. EBR is a 74-year-old retired Hispanic gentleman with known coronary artery disease (CAD), who presents to your clinic with substernal chest pain for the past 3 months. It is not positional; it reliably occurs […]

Discuss the impact of expanding technology in developing countries upon the increased burden of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension. OR 2.      Discuss diabetes & cardiovascular disease prevention strategies within developing countries. What can be accomplished with limited funds?         So much stress and so little time? We’ve got […]

Not all leaders are successful. Carefully study the reign of Saul, the first king of Israel (I Samuel 13-31). What traits did Saul exhibit that either helped or hindered his leadership effectiveness?   Besides traits, how did he use (or not use) some of the ideas from the leadership theories we have studied this week? If […]

Osteoporosis is a bone disease marked by brittle and fragile bones. In this assignment, you will explore this disease in more detail using the scenario below. Scenario: During a recent visit with a female relative, the relative informs you that she has been diagnosed with osteopenia, a precursor to osteoporosis. In order to help your […]

Write a paper (2,000-2,500 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 when completing this assignment. Communicable Disease SelectionChickenpoxTuberculosisInfluenzaMononucleosisHepatitis BHIV Ebola Measles Polio Influenza Epidemiology Paper RequirementsDescribe the chosen communicable disease, including causes, […]

 Infectious disease  Requirement My state is Maryland. Week 5 Paper: Transgender Individuals with HIV/Aids Apply the concepts of population health and epidemiology to the topic. Synthesize Course content from Weeks 1-5 according to the following sections: Introduction: Analysis of the communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment) to include demographic break down that includes […]