Project Summary: Epidemiology Paper (150 pts. total) This paper is intended for you to demonstrate your Paper should be double spaced in no less than 11 pt TimesRoman. - Each student will choose a disease or health-related condition as an epidemiology study - Review the current descriptive and analytical data information sources for that condition, - Write a paper (5-8 pages with references) that presents that information in a logical sequence, - Organization of your paper should include: I. Your title should succinct and be descriptive enough to the reader II. Introduction: - Introduce the topic (brief definition or description) and present it's importance to human health status - Explain why this condition should be studied (increasing trend, affects a large number of people, etc) - You might include some prevalence information here to indicate the impact III. Descriptive Epidemiology: - Describe and/or define the disease or condition using descriptive epidemiology references - who tends to get this condition, where do they usually live, and at what age IV. Rates: - Present the most current national and local prevalence and incidence rates (when available) V. Causes and Risk Factors - Discuss the (real or theoretical) causes of this disease (if there are any) - Provide the currently established risk factors associated with the disease VI. Conclusion - Summarize this condition and indicate any public health methods that may limit its impact VII. Bibliography - Reference all statements of fact. - All citations should be referenced in the text and in a bibliography at the end of the paper - Use the American Medical Association (AMA) 10th edition (2007) Manual of Style in your bibliography. For examples: AMA style. - Use of graphs or charts to explain relationships and describe the condition is strongly encouraged