Current Epidemiological Concern

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?
• Based on the reading how might you evaluate the effectiveness of the evidence-based strategies?

*Web Resources:

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