PH 384 Introduction of Epidemiology Homework- University of Kentucky
I. Describe the behavioral risk factor surveillance system. How does it differ from a surveillance system for infectious disease?
II. If you want to estimate the incidence rate of lung cancer in Kentucky State during 2016, identify the sources you may need to estimate the incidence rate.
Hint: Recall the calculation of incidence rate, what information you need to calculate the incidence rate, where you can find those numbers?
III. Define the following terms:
o Maternal mortality rate
o Infant mortality
o Fetal mortality
o Crude birth rate
o General fertility rate
o Perinatal mortality rate
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.