CS/457: Public And Community Health

Wk 2 Discussion: Public Health Initiatives [due Thurs]

Motor Vehicle Safety and Public Health

Wk 2 Summative Assessment: Public Health Presentation

Discussion Topic

As a public health analyst, you are continually investigating public health issues. Being able to break down the issue using data and published literature will assist you in preparing to address current and future public health issues.

Watch the following videos as you prepare to respond to the discussion prompts:

• Why Epidemiology Was One of My Favorite Classes  

Video with transcript

• Where to Find Public Health Data and How It Can Be Used 

Video with transcript

Respond to the following: 

• Why is epidemiology important to public health? What is a specific example of its importance?

• What impact does the use of demographic data have on public health issues? Provide a specific example. 

• What type of demographic data do you believe is most valuable? Why?

Response Requirements

• By Thursday, respond to the prompt above in a minimum of 175 words.

• By Monday, post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.