Review the CDC Learning module on Epidemiology.
https://www.cdc.gov/publichealth101/e-learning/epidemiology/
Write an essay in which you first clearly identify a major
achievement in epidemiology (e.g., smallpox, HIV/AIDS, tobacco use, and cholera). Then, briefly describe one important tool used to
measure its occurrence in a population. Briefly identify one source of
public health data on that issue. Finally, incorporating the concepts of
risk and rates, briefly discuss at least one major factor influencing its occurrence.
Instructions
You can submit your paper in Question and Answer format. In other words, list the questions and provide a short answer to each.
Which single achievement in Epidemiology is of particular interest
to you? (Some examples include Smallpox, HIV/AIDS, Tobacco Use, and
Cholera). Please write 2–3 sentences maximum.
Briefly describe that achievement in Epidemiology (1–2 paragraphs).
In what era did this achievement occur? Be sure to cite sources rather
than simply stating your opinion.
Briefly describe one crucial tool that can be used to measure its
occurrence in a population. Examples of Tools include surveys,
surveillance, and biological monitoring. Please write 2–3 paragraphs
about this, and be sure to cite sources rather than simply stating your
opinion.
Please identify one specific source of public health data on that
issue and write one paragraph about it. Provide a description of the
source and a link (i.e., hyperlink or URL) directly to the data source.
Incorporating what you learned in this module about risk and rates, what would you say was one major factor
that influenced the achievement of this occurrence? Please write 2–3
paragraphs and be sure to cite sources rather than simply stating your
opinion.
