Epidemiology of HPV in Teenagers Rosalyn Huf NUR/408 June 4‚ 2012 Linnette Nolte Epidemiology today is considered to be the core science of public health and is described as a constellation of disciplines with a common mission: optimal health for the whole community (Stanhope & Lancaster‚ 2008). Epidemiology has reformed public health and continues to strive for disease prevention and health promotion in communities across the world. The population and disease that will be discussed in
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Programmatic Assessment-Epidemiology NUR/408 May 23rd‚ 2013 Programmatic Assessment-Epidemiology This document will discuss the relevancy of the population chosen and the disease of interest. The vulnerable population that was chosen is the homeless. The disease related to this population is HIV/AIDS. It will define and describe epidemiology regarding HIV/AIDS and the steps and methods used. This document will also define the Epidemiological Triangle and the different types of epidemiology. It will also
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Running head: EPIDEMIOLOGY Epidemiology Epidemiology Maintenance and restoration of health in collaboration with the prevention and treatment of illness is imperative to the health of the public. Contemporary medicine incorporates science‚ research‚ and technology not only to maintain and restore health‚ but also to prevent and treat illness. A holistic approach is necessary to the success of public health and must integrate epidemiologic theory and principles at the foundation (Stanhope
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Epidemiology NUR/408 February 2‚ 2015 Amy Reagan Epidemiology Public health nursing involves assessing populations of all kinds‚ on a regular basis. Vulnerable populations are the most worrisome as they are at higher risks for certain diseases or actions. Teens are among the vulnerable populations due to many different risk factors‚ such as pregnancy‚ drug use‚ and much more. Epidemiology plays a major role in public health nursing by allowing nurses to study and identify risk factors that may
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emergency preparedness refers to warnings and emergency evacuation plans in response to disasters. This paper will discuss [When writing an introduction‚ some approaches are best avoided. Avoid starting sentences with “The purpose of this essay is . . .” or “In this essay I will . . .” or any similar flat announcement of your intention or topic.] community emergency preparedness and response in a neighborhood community from episode five of season two from The Neighborhood- Pearson health science program
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Epidemiology Paper Roshanda Dixon Grand Canyon University: NRS-427V March 27‚ 2015 Abstract According to the reading epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of the health related stated or events (WHO‚ 2013). The purpose of this study is to gain control of the disease and other major health issues. Tuberculosis is one of the most largest nationwide diseases that are spread throughout the continent. The description of the disease along with how it’s spread and the treatable
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Epidemiology Paper Anavictoria Fortaleza March 5‚ 2012 NUR408 Epidemiology Paper Vulnerable populations are "those with a greater than average risk of developing health problems by virtue of their marginalized socio-cultural status‚ their limited access to economic resources‚ or personal characteristics such as age and gender" (De Chesnay & Anderson‚ 2008). Infants and young children are vulnerable to a host of healthcare problems‚ they are susceptible to viral infection especially respiratory
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Introduction to Epidemiology 101 Health 330 Study Guide for Exam 1 Chapters 1‚ 2‚ 3 09-21-2013 Chapter 1: History‚ Philosophy‚ and Uses of Epidemiology 1. Salmonellosis is an infection caused by Salmonella bacteria‚ which can produce gastrointestinal symptoms of cramping‚ diarrhea‚ and fever that begin 12 to 72 hours after onset. a. 2008 Case: tomatoes and peppers grown in Mexico 2. Epidemic: the occurrence in a community of a disease clearly in excess of normal expectancy a.
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Epidemiology of Tuberculosis Christy Lilly Grand Canyon University - NRS 427V Jen Costello June 6‚ 2015 Epidemiology of Tuberculosis World travel has become more commonplace and people are no longer destined to remain on a single continent. Travel’s ease and affordability have made the spread of disease easier. One of those diseases that is spread worldwide is tuberculosis (TB). Description of Tuberculosis Since ancient times tuberculosis has been present‚ it was also known as Consumption. Despite
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Epidemiology Rationale for Topic The purpose of personal protective equipment is to protect the person from contracting possible pathogens and spreading them among others. The prevention of the spread of the disease is of the utmost importance to this particular population because we do not when to give another patient an illness a different patient has. According to the CDC‚ when healthcare facilities‚ care teams‚ and individual doctors and nurses‚ are aware of infection problems and follow the
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