EPCASE#3

Required Reading

Carneiro, I., Howard, N. (2011). Introduction to Epidemiology, 2^nd Edition.

What is Descriptive Epidemiology? Retrieved on 4/11/14 from: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-descriptive-epidemiology.htm

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2011). Lesson 1: Introduction to Epidemiology, Section 6: Descriptive Epidemiology. Principles of Epidemiology in Public Health Practice, Third Edition. Retrieved fromhttp://www.cdc.gov/ophss/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson1/section6.html

Write a descriptive epidemiological analysis of the following diseases: Lyme disease or Malaria.

Describe the basic epidemiological patterns of this health condition by person, place, and time. Please research from the module materials and any credible, scholarly and professional source including the University’s online library in providing your response.

Be sure to support your essay with evidence from the literature.

Assignment Expectations

Length: 2–3 pages. double spaced times new roman font 12

Be sure to provide in-text citation(s) and a reference list to support your viewpoints. Please use at least three (3) research sources (not Wikipedia, or fact sheets). Please do so in ALL subsequent submissions.