Problem
Public health and epidemiology in the community
Instructions
Complete the following table as required:
Definition of epidemiology and community epidemiology Mentions the basic concepts of epidemiology. Mention three sources of information used in epidemiology for data collection. Mention five (5) vulnerable or at-risk populations.
Select one communicable disease that affects the population in Puerto Rico or the United States. Then answer the following questions:
• What is the mode of transmission?
• Mention an example of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of the selected communicable disease.
• Describe five community nursing interventions that you would apply.
• Name two types of research related to public health and their potential problems. How does it help to protect and promote the health of the environment?
• What is the role of the nursing professional in the promotion of environmental health?