Assignment 1: Epidemiology And Risk Management
LASA 1
Epidemiology and Risk Management
PH6012 A01
August 28, 2013
The role of an epidemiologist is to study the relationship between conditions that arise within a given population. Their job is to collect and analyze data that will determine how the disease occurred and how they can prevent the spread and reoccurrence of the disease in question. In regards to the diarrhea outbreak in Taylor Township and Simon Township, the epidemiologist would have to determine what occurred, why did the illness occur, where did it originate from, who did the illness affect, and how can they stop the disease. The information given tells us that hospital-east and hospital-west celebrated their 50th year anniversary of incorporation. …show more content…
This epidemic affected children in the worst way. A case study was conducted on children that suffered from childhood leukemia. During this period, many cases arose which alarmed investigators. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) began an investigation concerning reports of childhood leukemia, liver cancer, renal caner, and bladder cancer. Emphasis was placed on water sources in that area. Investigators found that water from the water well G and H could have been the source of the outbreak. “Residents of Woburn and neighboring towns have complained about their water and unpleasant atmospheric odors for at least 100 years” (Parker, Rosen 1981). Recent complaints were heard from residents who only source of water came from water wells in that region. The arguments were based on the conclusion that chemical factories in that region contaminated the town’s water well for more than ten years. Parents believed “industrial solvents” in Woburn killed their …show more content…
An outbreak investigation can identify risk factors that are associated with the infection. The outbreak investigation can not only identify risk but prevent risks associated with the infection. An outbreak investigation also includes a preliminary phase, an analytic phase, and a control and follow-up phase. All of which is important in controlling the outbreak as well as preventing reoccurrences. An epidemiologist first step would be to control the outbreak to prevent further exposure and interrupt transmission of the disease. There are 10 steps used in an outbreak investigation and they are according to
Epidemiology and Risk Management
PH6012 A01
August 28, 2013
The role of an epidemiologist is to study the relationship between conditions that arise within a given population. Their job is to collect and analyze data that will determine how the disease occurred and how they can prevent the spread and reoccurrence of the disease in question. In regards to the diarrhea outbreak in Taylor Township and Simon Township, the epidemiologist would have to determine what occurred, why did the illness occur, where did it originate from, who did the illness affect, and how can they stop the disease. The information given tells us that hospital-east and hospital-west celebrated their 50th year anniversary of incorporation. …show more content…
This epidemic affected children in the worst way. A case study was conducted on children that suffered from childhood leukemia. During this period, many cases arose which alarmed investigators. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) began an investigation concerning reports of childhood leukemia, liver cancer, renal caner, and bladder cancer. Emphasis was placed on water sources in that area. Investigators found that water from the water well G and H could have been the source of the outbreak. “Residents of Woburn and neighboring towns have complained about their water and unpleasant atmospheric odors for at least 100 years” (Parker, Rosen 1981). Recent complaints were heard from residents who only source of water came from water wells in that region. The arguments were based on the conclusion that chemical factories in that region contaminated the town’s water well for more than ten years. Parents believed “industrial solvents” in Woburn killed their …show more content…
An outbreak investigation can identify risk factors that are associated with the infection. The outbreak investigation can not only identify risk but prevent risks associated with the infection. An outbreak investigation also includes a preliminary phase, an analytic phase, and a control and follow-up phase. All of which is important in controlling the outbreak as well as preventing reoccurrences. An epidemiologist first step would be to control the outbreak to prevent further exposure and interrupt transmission of the disease. There are 10 steps used in an outbreak investigation and they are according to