Epidemiology of HPV in Teenagers Rosalyn Huf NUR/408 June 4‚ 2012 Linnette Nolte Epidemiology today is considered to be the core science of public health and is described as a constellation of disciplines with a common mission: optimal health for the whole community (Stanhope & Lancaster‚ 2008). Epidemiology has reformed public health and continues to strive for disease prevention and health promotion in communities across the world. The population and disease that will be discussed in
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Programmatic Assessment-Epidemiology NUR/408 May 23rd‚ 2013 Programmatic Assessment-Epidemiology This document will discuss the relevancy of the population chosen and the disease of interest. The vulnerable population that was chosen is the homeless. The disease related to this population is HIV/AIDS. It will define and describe epidemiology regarding HIV/AIDS and the steps and methods used. This document will also define the Epidemiological Triangle and the different types of epidemiology. It will also
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Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Community emergency preparedness refers to warnings and emergency evacuation plans in response to disasters. This paper will discuss [When writing an introduction‚ some approaches are best avoided. Avoid starting sentences with “The purpose of this essay is . . .” or “In this essay I will . . .” or any similar flat announcement of your intention or topic.] community emergency preparedness and response in a neighborhood community from episode five of
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HPV Epidemiology and HPV Lisa Rooney NSG/450 May 24‚ 2013 Dr. Phelps Epidemiology and HPV Epidemiology‚ What? Is that even an English word? Epidemiology is the study of health and health concerns in a population with an emphasis on establishing cause and effect. Epidemiology looks at how the disease manifests and spreads through out a population that are a risk and come up with effective prevention and treatment. Epidemiology Triangle Epidemiology is different from medical fields because
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Human Papilloma Virus in Teens Teenagers in the United States are becoming sexually active at an earlier age and have more exposure to sexually transmitted diseases. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is one of the leading causes of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States (Center for Disease Control‚ 2012)‚ and the age group with the highest prevalence of HPV are teenagers. With the growing number of teenagers exposed to HPV‚ the incidence of cervical cancer is increasing in the US
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Epidemiology NUR 408 Epidemiology Public health nursing allows nurses to encounter various vulnerable populations on a daily basis. In particular‚ the elderly make up a large portion of the population‚ and their vulnerability to the environment and other physical factors is a very important aspect of public health nursing. Epidemiology allows the public health nurse to study and assess vulnerable populations‚ including the elderly‚ and create interventions that maximize the health potential
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Comparison Paper The purpose of this paper is to address differences between public and community health‚ research public health resources on a borough‚ state‚ and national level as well as review a brief history of those agencies. Whereas public health and community health is often used interchangeably‚ public health is coordinated on a national‚ state‚ and borough scale and public health is a profession that includes more than just nurses. Public health can include emergency personnel‚ health
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Comparison Paper Carol Rogers NUR/408 August 8‚ 2011 Shamar Walker This paper will contrast public health agencies historical and current roles at the community‚ state‚ and national levels. A review
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Why is epidemiology important in the study of health and disease in communities? Provide an example from current literature or a news article noting an epidemiologic study. Epidemiology is a health activity that is aimed at protecting and improving the health of a population or community. Epidemiological gather information for studies that can help community decision makers utilize community‚ local‚ state‚ and national level resources to prevent‚ control disease outbreaks‚ and analyze prevention
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Bushra Altaf Wednesday 10th November Should 12 Year Old Girls Be Vaccinated Against HPV? since September 2008 there has been a national program to vaccinate girls ages 12- 13 against the human papilloma virus (HPV). As well as this in September 2008 there was also a ‘Catch Up Campaign’ that was started to offer the HPV vaccine‚ also known as the cervical cancer jab‚ to older girls aged 14-17.The programme is delivered largely through secondary schools and
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