Overview
Discussion- 3381 this is what the due date is for everything else will have a separate due date. I have also provided the chapter 3 and 4.
In Chapter 3, there are various epidemiological terms that you've probably heard being used such as during the COVID pandemic and when there is a disease outbreak. Sometimes when we hear or read the news we aren't always familiar with the terms being used, which can at times lead to confusion or misunderstanding. Honestly, I often look up words I hear or read that I don't understand. It helps! After reading chapter 3, answer the questions below.
1) Select two epidemiological terms from chapter 3 that you hear commonly used in reports/news when there is a disease outbreak (e.g. COVID pandemic, foodborne illness outbreaks), and provide their definitions as defined in chapter 3. Did the textbook definitions help you to better understand what the terms meant? Elaborate on whether or not the definitions provided clarity on what the terms meant. (respond in 3-5 sentences)
2) In chapter 3, your book discusses the mortality statistics that inform us of the leading causes of death. When I teach this course in person, I ask the class to tell me what they think the leading cause of death is in the US. What do you think is the leading cause of death is in the US? Every year, cancer is what students usually answer. However, that is incorrect. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US (cancer is closely behind at #2). In your response tell me the following: what did you guess what the leading cause of death in the US? Are you familiar with the health behaviors that are encouraged to prevent heart disease? Do you think there are enough resources available to the public on information about heart disease and how to prevent it? (respond in 3-5 sentences)
**Your grade will be based on your response to the questions above and commenting on a response posted by one of your classmates. Your response to your classmate should be at least 1-2 sentences.**
Assignment 1 - pdf provided that is for 4353
Discussion #2 - 3380
- Develop one specific question related to something from week content, and write 2 responses to other student questions (all with a minimum curiosity score of at least 60%). Your question can be based on content from the book chapters or the chapter slides for chapters 1 & 2, or a general question related to culture and health; can connect class concepts to a personal experience, real-world examples, or current events; or can be any other thought provoking question related to class content.
- Describe details about your question or what inspired your question. You are encouraged to use outside sources to thoroughly describe the topic or details that you learned if you researched the question further. You may conduct an in-depth investigation on your question topic online, as long as you properly cite and reference your sources.
Discussion #2 - 3306
- Develop one specific question related to something from week content, and write 2 responses to other student questions (all with a minimum curiosity score of at least 60%). Your question can be based on content from the book chapters or the chapter slides for chapter 1, or a general question related to environmental health; can connect class concepts to current events, real-world examples, or a personal experience; or can be any other thought provoking question related to class content.
- Describe details about your question or what inspired your question. You are encouraged to use outside sources to thoroughly describe the topic or details that you learned if you researched the question further. You may conduct an in-depth investigation on your question topic online, as long as you properly cite and reference your sources.
I will provide the rest after the deadline for the first one