Write the given paper assignment.
Instructions for Paper
Choose a disease or health-related condition to study. The topic can be an acute condition (e.g., E. colipoisoning, asthma exacerbation) or a chronic one (e.g., cancer, heart disease, obesity).
Review the literature of descriptive and other information sources for that condition. Write a 6-8 page paper that presents the information in a logical sequence, described below.
• Introduction
- Briefly introduce/describe the topic and present its importance to human health
- Explain why the condition should be studied (for example - an increasing trend, it affects a large percentage of the population, etc.)
- You might include some prevalence information here to indicate the public health impact or burden
• Descriptive Epidemiology
- Describe and/or define the disease or condition using descriptive epidemiology references
- Describe the condition in terms of person, place, and time: who tends to get this condition, where do they usually live, and at what age.
• Rates
- Present the most current national and local prevalence and incidence rates available
• Causes and Risk Factors
- Discuss the known and/or unknown causes of this disease (plausible mechanisms)
- Provide the currently established risk factors associated with the disease
• Conclusion
- Summarize this condition and indicate any public health efforts that may limit its impact, based on what you have read and thought about while writing the sections above
• Bibliography
- All citations should be referenced within the paper and in a bibliography at the end
- Use the American Psychological Association (APA) format
The paper should be double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font, and have 1" margins and numbered pages.
Using graphs or charts to explain relationships, describing the condition, or summarizing the literature is strongly encouraged (examples will be provided throughout the course).
The bibliography is not included in the minimum of 6 pages.