Analyze and communicate health research for sound, evidence-based practices in epidemiology

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 the methods below, develop a final project addressing the Assignment questions:

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.