Description:
Epidemiology like all sciences seeks to find causal relationships in natural phenomena. This acquires urgency in the case of disease because if we are to cure and prevent disease we must know what caused it. In this assignment you will discuss the role an epidemiologist plays in the following scenario.
Directions:
Review the introduction to Centervale and read the additional information below.
Outbreak at Centervales HospitalsHospital-East in Taylor Town and Hospital-West in Simon Town each employ about 500 persons. Last week each hospital provided the workers and residents with a special dinner to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their incorporation. Five hundred meals were catered at each hospital and water was the only beverage provided by both hospitals during the meals. Three days later there is a massive outbreak of diarrhea followed by a number of deaths (35) among the individuals who ate the meal and among five family members of staff who ate food that the staff members brought home from Hospital-East. Hospital-East reports that in addition 115 workers called in sick complaining of stomach problems. No illnesses were reported at Hospital-West
Based on the scenario your textbook readings and additional research analyze the illness occurrence and write a 6-page report of your findings. In your report include the following:
You should utilize at least 3 scholarly sources beyond the course readings in your research. Your paper should be written in a clear concise and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling grammar and punctuation.
Write a 6-page report in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.
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