A disease is an abnormal condition affecting the body of an organism. It is often construed to be a medical condition associated with specific symptoms and signs.[1] It may be caused by external factors, such as infectious disease, or it may be caused by internal dysfunctions, such as autoimmune diseases. In humans, "disease" is often used more broadly to refer to any condition that causes pain, dysfunction, distress, social problems, or death to the person afflicted, or similar problems for those
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area. The theme of this year's Career Day is "Little Known Health Science Fields." Epidemiology has been identified as one such field, and you have been tasked with introducing the science to the students. In 500-750 words, address the following: 1. Define epidemiology. 2. Identify five objectives of epidemiology. 3. Identify and explain three subspecialties within epidemiology. Refer to the "Areas of Epidemiology" resource. You are required to use a minimum of two scholarly resources. Prepare
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Epidemiology Paper Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that predominantly affects the respiratory system but has capability of affecting and damaging all organs. In the past this disease has been referred to as Pott's disease, Consumption, scrofula, phthisis, and the White Plague ("History of," 2014). There are many theories regarding the origins of this disease. Popular theory states this disease originated under 6000 years ago and the first human acquired case was in Africa less than 5000 years
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Food Safety Assignment List of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Relative importance of pathogens 3. Trends in foodborne illness 4. Emerging issues 5. Intervention strategies 6. Conclusion 7. References 1. Introduction From the very dawn of the mankind people have suffered from an array of infectious diseases. Advances in the ways of diagnostics and treatment allow us to ease this burden on the humanity. Information technology has provided scientific community with a chance to better control
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Running Head: Epidemiology Paper Epidemiology Paper Tynette Miller Submitted to Dr Sarah Combs in partial fulfillment of NR-466R Community Health Nursing Regis University February 2, 2013 2 Epidemiology Part 1 EPIDEMIOLGY OF HEART DISEASE INTRODUCTION Using a descriptive epidemiology approach, this paper will define heart disease and identify the problems of this disease
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The normal occurrence of a disease or condition common to persons within a localized area is known as a(n) ____.Answer | Selected Answer: | endemic | Correct Answer: | endemic | | Question 2 5 out of 5 points | | | The biological cause of a problem or disease is known as ____.Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | etiology | Correct Answer: | etiology | | | | | Question 3 5 out of 5 points | | | Reproductive health studies ____.Answer | | |
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Epidemiology Paper The purpose of this paper is to discuss the relevancy of the vulnerable population, and the disease for this group. The vulnerable population that has been chosen is mental illness, and the disease for this population is AIDS/HIV. There will be a definition and description of epidemiology in regards to HIV/AIDS, with the steps and method that was used. The Epidemiological Triangle will be define and identified, and the different types of epidemiology. The population chosen characteristics
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Alexander Morris Discussion Board 1 March 26th 2013 Health policies is determined by several factors including genetic inheritance, personal behaviors, access to quality health care, and the general external environment such as the quality of air, water, and housing conditions. In addition, a growing body of research has documented associations between social and cultural factors and. For some types of social variables, such as socioeconomic status or poverty, robust evidence of their links
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July 26, 2014 Epidemiology on Mononucleosis Mononucleosis is a viral disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), that affects people between the ages of ten and thirty-five, but anyone at any age can contract the disease. This disease is found mainly in adolescents. It is also known as “the kissing disease”, and it is indistinguishable from other members of the herpes virus group (123helpme, 2014). The most frequent mode of transmission is intimate salivary contact. It can also be transmitted
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4 Variables: The Elderly and Epidemiology Desarae Fly Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 01/28/16 4 Variables: The Elderly and Epidemiology Desarae Fly Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 4 Variables: The Elderly and Epidemiology When it comes to the elderly in terms of epidemiology, there are many variables that come into play. Now, some of these variables are easier said than done. Some variables include pre-screening and regular check-ups
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