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EVALUATION OF EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROBLEM NAME INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATION Introduction Epidemiology is the branch of public health which attempts to discover the causes of disease in order to make disease prevention possible. Thereforeepidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations and the application of the knowledge to control of health problems.The focus is on epidemiology in public health, that is, its use as…

Three major groups in society cannot be vaccinated: infants under the age of one, Cancer/HIV/AIDs patients, and people that are allergic to components of the vaccine. The first recommended dose of the MMR vaccine, also known as the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine, is between twelve and fifteen months (Measles Vaccination). Disneyland park officials, to protect infants and children, strongly suggested that infants and unvaccinated people should not enter the park during the current situation…

develop autism, a spectrum of varying mental and physical conditions. This way of thought is completely false. Vaccinations do not cause autism. A pretence must be acquired for the MMR Vaccine. “It's a combination shot that protects against measles, mumps and rubella” (Is there a link between MMR vaccine and autism?). This was a huge medical breakthrough when it was first created as it was able to immunize people against three deadly diseases, even though we had the three separate shots.…

For the lucky ones, growth and advancements leading towards a healthier and wealthier life than their grandparents is a good thing, but at what cost? The less fortunate just continue to suffer even more, and the destruction of other species begin. Deaton attempts to sugar coat the harm that humans have done to this world to make it the place we live in today. I believe it is safe to say Deaton has a very optimistic view of contemporary history. Some may agree and even praise Deaton for such…

Dream to Reality The American Dream has been a phrase used since the beginning of the United States. Immigrants travel to the U.S. in search of freedom, jobs, and a reasonable way of life. However, this is not always the case. Immigrants are treated very poor. They live in the slums, do the most dangerous work and are not treated as American citizens. This way of life is seen the most in the meat packing industry. This industry was the lowest of jobs that no one wanted but the immigrants were…

Autism is becoming more prevalent in the US. According to the CDC “Approximately 1 in 68 children in the United States has an Autism Spectrum Disorder”. Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls. Most children with autism are affected by tooth decay and other dental diseases. Childhood tooth decay is the #1 chronic children disease. Tooth decay doesn’t just affect children with special needs but the general population. Not all children with autism are getting the proper oral…

Target Population Nigeria has many problems to attest to and one of them is the administration of vaccines. We have to educate and target the older generation to make sure that they can get their children vaccinated. There are people there who do not believe in injecting chemicals into the body, because they feel it will do more harm than good. Furthermore, there are some people that believe that the epidemics and pandemics that are occurring will be cured by spiritual understanding and homemade…

It is important to have your child get the vaccination done to protect the future generation. There are many good effects to getting the vaccine it can save your child's life from bad diseases, it protects others you care about, vaccinations are very safe and affective and it can save your family time and money. The vaccine is meant for good things and it is meant for your child to avoid going through pain. It can help with anything in general it helps you by not going into the hospital because…

Understanding individualistic influences on the development of autism Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that manifests as “persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts” (DSM-5, 2013). This is subject to several different situational manifestations, and is also identified through restricted and repetitive behaviours, and trouble developing and maintaining relationships (DSM-5, 2013). Diagnosis generally takes place as early as one year of age,…

“According to Shot@Life, a United Nations Foundation partner organization, vaccines save 2.5 million children from preventable diseases every year” (Pg. 4). Although there are a few cons to getting your children vaccinated, the pros outweigh the cons with flying colors. Almost all of the disadvantages, such as vaccines causing autism, ADD, and IBS, have been scientifically proven to have no correlation. All children should be required to have vaccinations to be able to attend public schools or…