1. Explain epidemiology and how, through its study, we can determine the factors affecting the health and illness of populations.

2. Explore the National Vital Statistics System (http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss.htm)

3. Describe the dataset that most interests you. Include whether the collected statistics are descriptive or inferential.

4. Identify a health care or similar profession that is likely to benefit from your selected data.

Submit your response as a 2-3 page APA style paper with 2 scholarly supporting references.