Epidemiology in Evidence-Based Practice

Order Description
Using the Web Resources provided this week*, identify a current epidemiological concern either at the local, national, or global level. Address the following
questions:

• What is the epidemiological concern?
• What population is it affecting?
• What potential population may be affected if this concern is not addressed?
• What are the risk factors associated with the epidemiological concern?
• What public health recommendation can you make to alleviate your identified epidemiological concern?

*Web Resources:
• https://www.who.int/topics/epidemiology/en/
• https://www.healthypeople.gov
• https://www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida/organization/workgroups-interest-groups-consortia/community-epidemiology-work-group-cewg
• https://www.cdc.gov/epo/
• https://www.ssa.gov/policy/about/epidemiology.html