Describe the social determinants of health

Assignment Help Science

Reference no: EM133867509

Assignment:

Apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Refer to "Communicable Disease Chain," "Chain of Infection," and the CDC website for assistance when completing this assignment.

Communicable Disease Selection

Chickenpox
Tuberculosis
Influenza
Mononucleosis
Hepatitis B
HIV
Ebola
Measles
Polio
Influenza

Describe the chosen communicable disease, including causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment, and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence). Is this a reportable disease? If so, provide details about reporting time, whom to report to, etc.

Describe the social determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease.

Discuss the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease you have selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental factors. Are there any special considerations or notifications for the community, schools, or general population?

Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collection, data analysis, and follow-up) and why demographic data are necessary to the health of the community.

Identify at least one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the organizations contribute to resolving or reducing the impact of disease.

Discuss a global implication of the disease. How is this addressed in other countries or cultures? Is this disease endemic to a particular area? Provide an example.

Reference no: EM133867509

Questions Cloud

How will this affect diseases in united states in future : Some parents are refraining from giving certain immunizations to their children. How will this affect diseases in the United States in the future?

Which response from the mother would indicate a need : An infant has been diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta. Which response from the mother would indicate a need for further teaching?

What is the bond between two amino acids called : How can the binding of two amino acids into a peptide formation be described? What is the bond between two amino acids called?

Discuss treatment for a bowel obstruction : Discuss treatment for a bowel obstruction.

Describe the social determinants of health : Describe the social determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease.

Explain oligoclonal and monoclonal : What are the immunological implications of 'bare lymphocyte syndrome'/MHC deficiency? Please explain oligoclonal and monoclonal.

How to check out with the group members and discussion : How to Check out with the group members and discussion of what the group member's will be working on before the next session as a therapist?

What are the consequences of people not being vaccinated : Why are vaccinations necessary components of the healthcare programs? What are the consequences of people not being vaccinated?

What is the nurse leaders roles in the budgetary process : What is the nurse leader's roles in the budgetary process?

User Account

All Pages