HAT task 3A Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is caused by a coronavirus; initial symptoms are lethargy‚ generalized aches and fever followed by cough‚ shortness of breath and occasionally diarrhea. The virus is known to be transmitted by droplets of body fluids when the infected individual coughs or sneezes. It is also thought to possibly be transmitted via contact. The virus is known to survive for up to 3 hours after contaminated droplets have dried. Live virus has also been found in the
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Environmental and Global Health Issues Communicable Disease Outbreak SARS By Western Governors University Abstract Increased mobility of human populations allows disease to spread quickly around the world. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is one such communicable disease that came to worldwide attention in 2003 with >8000 cases and approximately 800 deaths. How such a disease can move so rapidly and be transmitted to so many people becomes apparent and
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HAT TASK 1 Karie N. Webb Western Governors University Student ID# 273217 1. Description of selected community based on the assessment. Cultural assessment: Edgecombe County is a very rural community lying in the eastern section of North Carolina. The county has a population of 52‚150 with the majority of the population being African American females with the median age group of this population being 38 years old and primary langue being English (Michelle B. Etheridge‚ MAEd‚ 2010). The
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HAT Task 1 Community Health Assessment Of Collin County‚ Texas by Gary Goodman A healthy community provides for the health of both the individual and community throughout all stages of life. The information covered within regards the community of Collin County‚ Texas involving a plethora of sources that include the U.S. Census Bureau‚ U.S. County Health Rankings‚ interviews and correspondence with key county individuals‚ personal report
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Community Health Nursing Environmental and Global Health-‐HAT Task #3 Lynn Senfelds Western Governor’s University Environmental and Global Health Task A-‐1 The Communicable Disease Outbreak of Avian Influenza 2 Communicable diseases account for approximately 1/4th of worldwide mortality‚ contributing to more
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The Community Health Epidemiology Assessment Of Idaho City‚ Idaho By Abstract The community health status of Idaho City‚ Idaho was assessed for health needs and risks by the collection of data utilizing the Population Economic Status Assessment Form‚ the Neighborhood/ Community Safety Inventory‚ Cultural Assessment Tool and Disaster Assessment and Planning Guide. This information provides current statistic information on Idaho City. The quality of life of this
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com/community/index.tcl?zip_code=46168&set_community_zipcode_cookie_p=t&x=0&y=0 Stats Indiana. (n.d.). http://www.stats.indiana.edu/profiles/profiles.asp?scope_choice=a&county_changer=18063&button1=Get+Profile&id=2&page_path=Area+Profiles&path_id=11&panel_number=1 U.S. Department of Health & Human Services‚ Community Health Status Indicators. (2009). http://wwwn.cdc.gov/CommunityHealth/SummaryMeasuresOfHealth.aspx?GeogCD=18063&PeerStrat=46&state=Indiana&county=Hendricks United States Census Bureau. (n.d.). http://quickfacts
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HAT Task 1 Western Governors University HAT Task 1 The City of Atlanta is located in the heart of Georgia. It has a rich in history and is the “cultural center for the Atlanta Metropolitan Area)” (Wikipedia‚ 2013). The City of Atlanta has the highest population in the state of Georgia Community Description and Interpretation of Data. The City of Atlanta is located within two counties‚ Fulton and Dekalb. The Metropolitan Atlanta Area is comprised of over 28 counties including; Cobb County
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k 4 HAT1 Task 4 Emergency Response Western Governors University HAT1 Task 4 Emergency Response A. Role of Public Health Personnel The County Public Health Director (CPHD) may be called on to report to the media during a disaster. It is important that the CPHD reassures the public and avoids speculation when speaking directly to the media or the public. The CPHD will also attend an incident command briefing‚ where she will report her observations and concerns to the entire Disaster Response
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University Abstract Global Health issues affecting our world are a major concern as an outbreak can quickly cause rapid devastation. The community health caregivers are the first line for recognizing and protecting our public. The Avian Influenza and SARS disease are two specific communicable diseases that can lead to respiratory failure in severe cases. Special consideration must be given to the air we breathe and its potential effects on respiratory compromised patients. According to the World
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