This assignment is designed to deepen your understanding of the epidemiological aspects of a specific health condition. you may choose a specific/related phenomenon. Ideally you will be able to use and regularly update the epidemiology of your topic in a concise way. You will research and synthesize data into a comprehensive epidemiology table, which will help you visualize and analyze the distribution, determinants, and control of the chosen health condition within a population.
Assignment Details:
- Selection of Topic: Choose a health condition of interest, which can be a disease, a health behavior, or a health-related event. The condition should be relevant to your project, public health and/or clinical practice and have sufficient data available for analysis.
- Research: Conduct thorough research to gather epidemiological data on your chosen health condition/exposure. Your sources should include peer-reviewed journals, government health statistics, World Health Organization publications, and other reputable sources of epidemiological data.
- Table Creation: Create a table that includes the following information:
- Incidence and Prevalence Rates: Provide recent statistics on how common the condition is, both in terms of new cases (incidence) and total cases (prevalence) in the population.
- Demographics: Describe how the condition affects different groups within the population, such as age, sex, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.
- Risk Factors: List major risk factors associated with the condition, distinguishing between modifiable and non-modifiable factors.
- Geographical Distribution: Show the distribution of the condition across different regions or countries, highlighting any notable patterns.
- Trends Over Time: Include data on how the incidence or prevalence has changed over time.
- Prevention and Control Measures: Discuss existing strategies for prevention and control of the condition.
Submission Requirements:
- Format: The table should be clear, well-organized, and easy to read. Use appropriate headings and subheadings.
- Documentation of Sources: Provide a reference list for all data sources used in creating your table. Use APA style for citations.
- Length: There is no minimum or maximum length, but the table should comprehensively cover the required elements.
Grading Criteria:
- Accuracy of Information: All data presented must be accurate and supported by your sources.
- Comprehensiveness: The table should provide a useful and easy to update overview of the epidemiology of the condition, covering all required aspects.
- Clarity and Organization: The table should be well-structured, making it easy for readers to understand the presented data.
- Quality of Sources: Use credible and up-to-date sources for your data. You will NOT be successful
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Criteria |
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**Accuracy of Information** (40 points) |
**Does Not Meet Expectations (0-10)** |
Information is mostly inaccurate or unsupported by sources. |
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**Partially Meets Expectations (11-20)** |
Some information is accurate, but there are several inaccuracies or unsupported data. |
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**Meets Expectations (21-30)** |
Most information is accurate and supported by sources, with minor inaccuracies. |
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**Exceeds Expectations (31-40)** |
All information is accurate and thoroughly supported by credible sources. |
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**Comprehensiveness** (40 points) |
**Does Not Meet Expectations (0-10)** |
The table is incomplete and lacks several required aspects. |
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**Partially Meets Expectations (11-20)** |
The table covers some required aspects but misses important details or sections. |
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**Meets Expectations (21-30)** |
The table is comprehensive, covering most required aspects with useful information. |
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**Exceeds Expectations (31-40)** |
The table is fully comprehensive, covering all required aspects in a detailed and useful manner. |
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**Clarity and Organization** (35 points) |
**Does Not Meet Expectations (0-9)** |
The table is poorly organized and difficult to understand. |
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**Partially Meets Expectations (10-18)** |
The table is somewhat organized but has sections that are unclear or confusing. |
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**Meets Expectations (19-27)** |
The table is well-structured with clear organization, though some areas could be clearer. |
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**Exceeds Expectations (28-35)** |
The table is excellently structured, making it very easy to understand and follow. |
