NRS-427V Week 2 Epidemiology Paper

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Running Head: Epidemiology and Communicable DiseasesNRS-427V Week 2 Epidemiology PaperConcepts in Community and Public Health-Epidemiology and Communicable DiseasesGrand Canyon UniversityIn a written paper of 1,200-1,500 words, apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursingresearch to acommunicable disease.Communicable Disease SelectionChoose one communicable disease from the following list:1. Chickenpox2. Tuberculosis3. Influenza4. Mononucleosis5. Hepatitis B6. HIVEpidemiology Paper RequirementsInclude the following in your assignment:1. Description of the communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of transmission,complications, treatment) and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, andprevalence).2. Describe the determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to thedevelopment of this disease.3. 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. (Thetextbook describes each element of the epidemiologic triangle).4. Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collecting, dataanalysis, and follow-up).5. Identify at least one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable diseasechosen and describe how the organization(s) contributes to resolving or reducing the impact ofdisease.A minimum of three references is required.Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain.”Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, locatedin the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.