Part 1

Assignment Content

1. 
   Understanding diseases present within the community allows public health nurses to prioritize health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
   
   Analyze infectious diseases by:

   • Defining epidemiology, outbreak, incidence, and prevalence
   • Evaluating the role of nursing within epidemiology
   • Evaluating current infectious diseases locally, statewide, and nationally
   • Associating three of the most current infectious diseases with Healthy People 2020 objectives
   • Analyzing evidence-based practices aimed at reducing infectious diseases

   Format your assignment as one of the following:

   • 18- to 20-slide presentation
   • 3- to 4-minute podcast
   • 15- to 20-minute oral presentation
   • 700- to 1,050-word paper
   • Another format approved by your instructor

   
   

Part 2

Select and research a communicable disease in a developing country.

Explain the disease process, including the introduction and spread.

Develop a health education tool that addresses the disease, including:

• Self-management tips
• Diet and nutrition directions
• Potential treatment options
• Potential resources
• Risk reduction

Format your assignment as one of the following:

• 6- to 8-panel brochure
• 1- to 2-minute audio/visual public service announce announcement
• 10-slide presentation

Write a 350- to 525-word summary explaining:

• The target population for the tool, including ages and demographics
• Resources available in the area, including environmental, social, and economic
• The level of prevention targeted by the tool

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