Define to them the field of epidemiology
Question Description
Before you begin this assignment, read through the Home page and the required readings. Specifically, view the E-learning course – Introduction to epidemiology video. https://www.cdc.gov/publichealth101/e-learning/epi…
As a health officer, you have been asked to discuss the subject of epidemiology to high school students getting ready to enroll in Winterton College.
Your task is as follows:
- Define to them the field of epidemiology.
- Briefly list a historical evolution of epidemiology.
- Explain the terms outbreak and epidemic.
- The Introduction to epidemiology video discussed the Legionnaire’s disease outbreak in 1976. Briefly describe the case in terms of time, place, and person; and, what should have been the first step the Pennsylvania Department of Health should have followed?
THERE MUST BE ONLY 2-3 REFERENCES CITED INSIDE THE PAPER REFERENCES MUST BE CURRENT, AND HAVE LINKS WITH THE REFERENCE PAGE FROM A CREDITABLE SOURCE. PLEASE DO NOT GUESS AND
NO PLAGIARISM!!!!