Order Instructions

South University

Class: Managerial Epidemiology in Healthcare Administration

 

 

Review the following lecture:

 

Descriptive Data

 

The behaviors of a population can put it at risk for specific health conditions. Studies of human characteristics have shown that those with similar health risks can be targeted for population health improvement.

 

Choose two groups from the health conditions listed below.

Tobacco use

Alcohol abuse

Opioid addiction

Obesity

Heart disease

Pancreatic cancer

Begin your project by briefly discussing why you have chosen the groups.

Research and discuss descriptive characteristics that are typically associated with the groups you have chosen.

Thoroughly research and discuss at least five different types of epidemiological tools used to study the two groups.

Finally, conclude with detailed recommendations for improving the health of those who develop the conditions you chose.

To support your work, use your course and textbook readings, credible Internet sources,

 

 

Textbook:

Managerial Epidemiology: Cases and Concepts

By: Steven T. Fleming

3rd edition

Health Administration Press