BPH499 Module 1 Case - Epidemiology, and Health Statistics

BPH499 Module 1 Case

Module 1 - Case

EPIDEMIOLOGY AND HEALTH STATISTICS

Assignment Overview

The 10 Essential Public Health Services describe the public health activities that all communities should undertake. Throughout the course, you will consider all of those services. You will begin working on the report by applying what you have learned about Public Health, Epidemiology, and Health Statistics.

Case Assignment

• Describe the epidemiology of measles.
• Identify three factors that have contributed to the global resurgence of measles.
• Compare and contrast statistics regarding measles globally, in the United States, and in your state (identify the state about which you are writing).
• Summarize continuing challenges to measles control in the United States.

Assignment Expectations

Length: 3–4 pages, excluding title page and references.

Assessment and Grading: Your paper will be assessed based on the performance assessment rubric. You can view it under Assessments at the top of the page. Review it before you begin working on the assignment. Your work should also follow these Assignment Expectations.

Module 1 - Background

EPIDEMIOLOGY AND HEALTH STATISTICS

Required Reading

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2018). Measles (Rubeola): For Healthcare Professionals. Retrieved from  http://www.cdc.gov/measles/hcp/index.html World Health Organization. (2009). Response to measles outbreaks in measles mortality reduction settings: Immunization, vaccines and biologicals. Available at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK143959/ (web-friendly version) or at  http://www.who.int/immunization/documents/diseases/measles_who_ivb_09_03/en/  (downloadable pdf version)