NR 443 COMPLETE WEEKLY DISCUSSIONS PAPERS Week 2 Discussion Latest

Demographic and Epidemiological Assessment (graded)

For this discussion, you will collect assessment data about your city or county. This post will include information about demographics (general characteristics) and epidemiological data (disease or health behavior rates) of your community.

1. Demographic data: Go online to the U.S. Census Bureau at Obtain information about the demographic characteristics of the population for your city or county of residence. You may have to look at county data if your city is not listed. Collect a range of demographic data about age, ethnicity, poverty levels, housing, and education.

2. Epidemiological data: Go to your City or County Health Department website (search the Internet) or County Health Rankings to discuss epidemiological data about your area. Identify several priority health concerns for your area.

3. Identify several priority health concerns for your area.

There is a helpful tip sheet about the US Census website located in Doc Sharing that will assist you in using this website.

Nies, M. A., & McEwen, M. (2015). Community/Public health nursing: Promoting the health of populations (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders/Elsevier.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Demographic and Epidemiological Assessment

Introduction

Demographic and epidemiological assessment is a field concerned with the distribution of disease across a population. Epidemiologists examine different factors that affect health, including genetics, gender, age and income. While epidemiologists often work in clinics, they can work in almost any environment where health data is available. Epidemiology is a public health field that has been changed by the increasing prevalence of big data.

Demographic and epidemiological assessment is a field concerned with the distribution of disease across a population.

Demographic and epidemiological assessment is a field concerned with the distribution of disease across a population. Epidemiology is the study of how diseases are distributed in populations, while demographic analysis looks at the distribution of people in a given area. In order to understand and predict the spread of disease, epidemiologists use data from these two fields as well as other sciences like economics, geography and anthropology.

The field has been used since ancient times by doctors who would keep track of patient histories as they treated patients in their communities (1). However, it wasn’t until the late 1800s that more formalized methods were developed for collecting and analyzing information about health conditions within countries (2). Since then, demography has become increasingly associated with public health policymaking because it helps us understand where resources should be allocated to improve health outcomes worldwide—for example by targeting specific groups based on socioeconomic status or age group

Epidemiologists examine different factors that affect health, including genetics, gender, age and income.

Epidemiologists examine different factors that affect health, including genetics, gender, age and income. As you might expect, each of these factors has a different impact on wellness:

• Genetics: The genes we inherit from our parents can predispose us to certain conditions. A person with a genetic predisposition to heart disease is at higher risk of developing it than someone who doesn’t have the same gene variant.

• Gender: Women are more likely than men to suffer from autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus; they also tend to live longer than men because women’s bodies are generally better able to cope with stressors like childbirth or high blood pressure.

• Age: The older you get, the greater your risk for developing certain diseases such as cancer or diabetes; however this does not mean that everyone over 65 will get sick! It simply means that those who do reach retirement age should take extra measures of care for their health—such as eating right and exercising regularly—to prevent illness later on down the line.

While epidemiologists often work in clinics, they can work in almost any environment where health data is available.

As you can see, epidemiologists work in a variety of settings. However, they never forget the importance of statistical analysis! Epidemiologists collect data from all sorts of sources, such as hospitals and clinics, schools and daycares, community groups or even from their own homes.

The types of data that epidemiologists analyze can be very complex and may include:

• Patient records (in which every patient is assigned a unique identification number)

• Medical images (MRI scans or X-rays)

• Computer records (which could contain information about patients’ home addresses or names)

Epidemiology is a public health field that has been changed by the increasing prevalence of big data.

The field of epidemiology is experiencing a sea change as it expands to incorporate big data. That is, the collection and analysis of massive amounts of information that can be used to better understand disease patterns, causes and effects, and preventative measures.

The more data an epidemiologist has at their disposal—whether they’re looking at population health statistics or individual patient records—the more accurate they can be in their predictions about the future spread of diseases like influenza or other pandemics. Epidemiologists are also able to analyze how certain factors might influence one another when it comes to contracting a certain illness (e.g., smoking tobacco increases your likelihood for lung cancer). Finally, big data helps scientists build models that predict where certain diseases may emerge next so they can take action before they do so in order to keep people safe from harm.

Epidemiology is a growing field that offers many career opportunities.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career in which you can make a difference, epidemiology is an excellent choice. The field offers many career opportunities and many opportunities for advancement, job satisfaction, and job security.

Epidemiology is a growing and important career field.

Epidemiology is a growing and important career field. As you consider entering the field, you may be surprised to learn that there are many options for epidemiologists.

Here is a list of some of the possible careers available to those with a degree in epidemiology:

• Epidemiologist: The most common path for graduates with an advanced degree in epidemiology is to work as an epidemiologist. These professionals are responsible for conducting research on public health issues, collecting and analyzing data about disease transmission patterns and determining causes of diseases or health problems within populations.

• Public Health Administrator: A public health administrator typically performs administrative duties related to implementing policies and programs at local, state or federal levels that help protect public health. This can include managing budgets; planning activities such as immunization programs; overseeing regulatory compliance; evaluating program effectiveness; communicating with staff members about goals and expectations; coordinating efforts between departments within organizations such as hospitals or government agencies etc., depending on their specific role within an organization’s structure (e..g., Chief Medical Officer).

Conclusion

Epidemiology is a growing field that offers many career opportunities. The ability to analyze data and create reports on public health issues is an essential skill in today’s society. It’s also one that you can use in almost any industry!