Title: Epidemiology and Global Infectious Diseases: A Comprehensive Analysis of Current Practices and Recommendations for the Future

Watch the Introduction to Epidemiology – Bing videoLinks to an external site..  Review the CDC global health page https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/index.htmlLinks to an external site.   
Write the Epidemiology/Global Infectious Disease Paper, using the prompts below:
Write a four-page APA 7th paper including: 
Definition of epidemiology, key terms/ purpose in public health practice, how it solves health problems/data sources, and collection methods.
The difference between Descriptive and Analytical epidemiology. Discuss Descriptive and Analytical epidemiology. How is Descriptive and Analytical epidemiology used in research and nursing practice today? Provide a current research article(s) that support your writings. 
You will be assigned an infectious disease or epidemiological issue that threatens health either globally or in the United States. (Global Immunization Division | CDCLinks to an external site., Global HIV and TB (cdc.gov)Links to an external site., CDC – ParasitesLinks to an external site., Global Diseases, and Threats | Global Health | CDCLinks to an external site., Global Food and Water (cdc.gov)Links to an external site.. 
Using Epidemiological Principles and current data (no less than 5 years)
Describe the origin  of your infectious disease
Recent number of cases globally and in the United States. Considering the number of cases, risk of becoming infected, and potential for debilitation or death, do you believe this disease is being adequately researched and receiving the attention it deserves so more cases might be prevented?  Use evidence-based research to support your answer. 
Describe this disease/epidemiological issue using the epidemiological triangle (host, environment, and agent).
Who is at greatest risk for becoming infected? Why?
Describe how Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary measures apply to this disease/epidemiolocal issue. If either of the levels of prevention does not apply, you need to explain how it is not applicable. 
If you had an amazing opportunity to make recommendations to the CDC or World Health Organization regarding this disease, what would you recommend? Describe nursing advocacy in this section.

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