To Discuss:

Discussion Introduction/Overview

Topic 1: Read the required reading. Epidemiological studies can evaluate risks of disease and protections from disease.

Discuss risks and how epidemiological studies impact interventions to reduce risks. Include some types of studies and specific risk examples in your response.

How does this apply to evidence based medicine?

Please review the Discussion Board Participation grading rubric under Course Resources in the Grading Rubrics section.

This is important information that will ensure that you earn maximum points. Your postings should be qualitative and provide substantive depth that advances the discussion.

• Discussion post is at least 200 words.

• Answers all questions with opinions/ideas creatively and clearly. Supports post using several outside, peer-reviewed sources.

• 3 References, try to find resources that are 5 years or less

• No errors with APA format 6thEdition