Select and conduct public health research on a zoonotic and/or vector-borne disease.

MPH506 Environmental Health in Public Health

Module 3 Discussion

You will participate in one discussion this week. There are two different topics presented below, in bolded text. Please choose one of these topics for your discussion this week, address the bullet items under the topic name.

Zoonotic Diseases

Select and conduct public health research on a zoonotic and/or vector-borne disease.

Present an overview of your findings, including a summary of the disease (symptoms, diagnosis, etc), how it is transferred, treatment options and prognosis, statistical data on prevalence, and/or general locations.

DDT

Discuss some of the concerns that led to the banning of DDT in the United States and other developed countries.

Do you believe that the hazards associated with DDT outweigh the pesticide’s benefits?

Support your response.