Analyze epidemiological data (surveys specific to your topic)

Research during clinical time to prepare for the Epidemiology Paper due in Week 5.

Read the Neighborhood scenarios and complete the Community Emergency Preparedness Paper.

Select one population and one disease of interest from the following lists:

Vulnerable Populations
Infants, children, or youth at risk
Teens
Homeless
Mentally ill
Immigrants or migrants
Refugees
Victims of violence
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
Diseases for these populations might include the following:
Viral infections
Influenza
HIV
Human papilloma virus
Hepatitis
Chronic Illness
Diabetes
Cancer
Obesity
Mental health issues
Other
Pregnancy
Drug use
Discuss the following as related to your chosen topic:

Definition and description of epidemiology
Gather information and analyze the steps and methods of epidemiology, to include:
Analyze routine data (demographic, census, birth, death, and surveillance records)
Analyze research data (medical and health records)
Analyze epidemiological data (surveys specific to your topic)