N492 Assignment Mod 4:

N492 Assignment Mod 4:

Assignment:

Write a scholarly paper in which you apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Choose one communicable disease.

Epidemiology Paper Requirements

Include the following in your assignment:

1. A      thorough description of the disease including causes, mode of      transmission, symptoms, treatment and complications. Discuss the      demographic most affected-incidence, prevalence, morbidity and mortality.
2. What      are the determinants of health affecting this disease? https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/about/foundation-health-measures/Determinants-of-Health.
3. Identify      the epidemiologic triad including host, agent and environmental factors as      related to this disease.
4. Discuss      the role of the public health nurse in relation to this disease. How is      the public health nurse involved in finding, reporting, collection and      analysis of data and follow up?

A minimum of three references is required. The written essay should be at least 1250 words in length.

APA format is required.