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Module 5 Case Assignment: Pertussis (Whooping Cough) TasksPart A: In one page maximum Briefly describe the disease: Pertussis in terms of its infectivity, pathogenicity, and virulence. Identify any reservoir(s), and mode(s) of transmission Part B: (1-2 pages) Weighing the benefits and the risks, take a clear position on whether you feel vaccination programs for Pertussis […]

Using a computer software program, the epidemiologists have analyzed the food history data from the questionnaires and have constructed the following attack rate table.   ATTACK RATE TABLE FOOD ITEMSPERSONS WHO ATE SPECIFIED FOODPERSONS WHO DID NOT EAT SPECIFIED FOOD95% Confidence IntervalIllNot IllTotalAttack RateIllNot IllTotalAttack RateChicken36306655%4303412%1.2 – 17.7Potato Salad32407244%8202829%0.6 – 3.9Potato Chips2042483%20567626%1.8 – 5.7Ice Cream24024100%16607621%2.6 – […]

You have just finished a health education in-service to the community on the hazards of smoking.  A representative of the tobacco industry is present at your in-service and makes the following comment regarding your presentation: “You gave a nice presentation.  However, I disagree with you that smoking can cause lung cancer. There is still not enough […]

Assignment 2: Hiring Criteria for Expatriate Positions You have been given resources to hire two additional staff members for your team. The HR department has asked you to make recommendations regarding those candidates, both of whom will be production managers. Prepare a memo in a Microsoft Word document for human resources that outlines the qualifications […]

After developing a case definition, the epidemiologists used a computer software program to analyze the questionnaires (which were completed by the children in the sixth grade classes).  Confirmed Case: Salmonella isolated from stool specimen. Suspect Case: Individual with diarrhea and fever OR diarrhea and vomiting. Non-Case: Individual who is not a “confirmed” or “suspect” case. […]

Please write a descriptive epidemiological analysis of a disease or health condition of your choice.  Describe the basic patterns of this health condition by person, place, and time.  Use the online library or the internet to research your health condition. Use the Descriptive Epidemiology Information in the Module home page.   Assignment Expectations, in order to […]

Sudson Washer and Dryer Service is in the business of leasing used washers and dryers to apartment landlords for a contracted lease term. The coin-operated machines are used by apartment tenants. Letisha, 25, a human resource clerk, owns a five-unit apartment complex. While she resides in one of the units, the others are occupied by […]

Assignment 2: Research Paper Draft Okay, you have your thoughts down on paper and have gone over your organizational structure to be sure that your argument is presented in the clearest possible way. Then you have reviewed your claims to be sure that your reasoning is sound. You may have written a first draft that […]

Assignment 1: Research Sources By Saturday, June 22, 2013 post a paragraph from one source that is appropriate for your current research project. Then offer a paraphrase or summary of the same paragraph. Be sure to appropriately cite both the original paragraph and your paraphrase or summary. After you have posted your source and paraphrase, by Wednesday, June […]

Assignment 2: Research Proposal A research proposal is an overview of the argument contained in your working thesis statement, sometimes called a hypothesis. It is not based on research, but on what you already know, or think you know, about your topic. If done well, a research proposal will almost serve as a preliminary outline […]