03 Jan Epidemiology Highlights

MPH502 Principles of Epidemiology

Module 1 Discussion

Contributions of John Snow

Reread Chapter 1, Friis text. Summarize and discuss the contributions of John Snow.

Friis, R. H. (2010). Epidemiology 101. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Chapter 1: History, Philosophy, and Uses of Epidemiology

Course Outcomes

This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following Course Outcome.

CO 1: Discuss the history, philosophy, and core concepts of epidemiology.

MPH502 Principles of Epidemiology

Module 2 Discussion

DQ1 Annual Prevalence of Adolescence Pregnancy

An epidemiologist presented information regarding the annual prevalence (number of cases per 1,000) of adolescent pregnancy to a local health planning board. The epidemiologist compared data for the local country with data for the United States as a whole. One of the members of the planning board objected that this comparison was not valid because the county is much smaller than the entire country. Do you agree with the objection?

DQ2 Vital Registration System

Describe the types of information that can be obtained from the vital registration system of the United States.

Course Outcomes

This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following Course Outcome.

CO 2: Calculate basic epidemiological measures used in the field to determine morbidity and mortality.

MPH502 Principles of Epidemiology

Module 3 Discussion

Causal Association

Appraise the importance of causal association with examples from current media.

Course Outcomes

This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following Course Outcomes.

CO 3: Analyze causal associations and the interplay of agent, host, and environment in epidemiological studies and research.

CO 4: Define and apply basic epidemiological methods (e.g. study designs and measures) to real world outbreaks and case studies.

MPH502 Principles of Epidemiology

Module 4 Discussion

DQ1 Experimental Studies

Explain the importance of conducting experimental studies in the field of epidemiology.

DQ2 Observational Studies

Appraise the importance of conducting observational studies in the field of epidemiology.

Course Outcomes

This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following Course Outcomes.

CO 4: Define and apply basic epidemiological methods (e.g. study designs and measures) to real world outbreaks and case studies.

CO 6: Explain the importance of epidemiology for informing scientific, ethical, economic, and policy development related to public health issues.

MPH502 Principles of Epidemiology

Module 5 Discussion

Policy Making

Evaluate the role of epidemiologists in policy making. How do the roles of epidemiologists differ from those of policy makers?

Course Outcomes

This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following Course Outcome.

CO 5: Critique proposed, ongoing and/or completed epidemiological studies.

MPH502 Principles of Epidemiology

Module 6 Discussion

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Hypothesize as to why there are so many worldwide deaths caused by vaccine-preventable diseases. Appraise what steps you’d take in order to reduce this death toll.

Course Outcomes

This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following Course Outcome.

CO 7: Examine epidemiologic and biologic aspects of infectious and chronic diseases.

MPH502 Principles of Epidemiology

Module 7 Discussion

Special Epidemiology Applications

Evaluate why it’s important to be concerned about the health effects of air pollution. Analyze the types of adverse health outcomes and conditions that have been associated with air pollution.

Course Outcomes

This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following Course Outcome.

CO 8: Describe how social and behavioral factors affect the development of chronic and infectious diseases.

MPH502 Principles of Epidemiology

Module 8 Discussion

Epidemiology Highlights

Assess the importance of epidemiology.

Course Outcomes

This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following Course Outcome.

CO 1: Discuss the history, philosophy, and core concepts of epidemiology.