Assignment: Epidemiological Evaluation

Instructions

• Imagine that you are working with an epidemiological team. The lead investigator has asked you to analyze and communicate health research for sound, evidence-based practices in epidemiology. Using the Web Resources provided this week*, identify a current epidemiological concern either at the local, national, or global level. Your report should demonstrate your ability to analyze the benefits and challenges of multiculturalism and diversity in a global context and recommend solutions.

Web Resources:
• http://www.who.int/topics/epidemiology/en/
• http://www.healthypeople.gov
• http://www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida/organization/workgroups-interest-groups-consortia/community-epidemiology-work-group-cewg
• http://www.cdc.gov/epo/
• http://www.ssa.gov/policy/about/epidemiology.html

Requirements

• Using one (1) of the methods below, develop a final project addressing the Assignment questions:

• 3-5 page executive summary

• Address the following questions

• What is the epidemiological concern?

• What population is it affecting?

• What potential population may be affected if this concern is not addressed?

• What are the risk factors associated with the epidemiological concern?

• What public health recommendation can you make to alleviate your identified epidemiological concern?

• This project should demonstrate your ability to analyze the benefits and challenges of multiculturalism and diversity in a global context and recommend solutions.