GCU PUB540 2020 November Week 1 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest

PUB540 Principle of Epidemiology

Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 Define endemic, epidemic, and pandemic, and provide an example of each. Describe a current epidemic. Describe one example of each of the prevention types (primary, secondary, and tertiary) that could be applied to control the epidemic.

DQ2 Discuss the role the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) plays in conveying public health information and recommendations. Describe the type of data and information provided by the MMWR. Choose a report posted within the last 2 years from the "Publications - Weekly Report" tab. Provide a brief summary of the disease report, including the natural history and mode of transmission, and whether the report is an example of descriptive epidemiology or analytical epidemiology.