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

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