• Emerging Diseases

Overview

Create a 3 page report on the basic environmental health principles, theories, and issues of an emerging or reemerging disease.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

Context

To understand emerging and reemerging diseases, you must first understand the interconnectedness between human health and the environment and have a grasp on epidemiology. The Assessment 1 Context document for this assessment provides a brief overview of the concept of interconnectedness and the field of epidemiology. You may wish to review this document for key ideas and information.

Questions to Consider

To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.

• In your own words, what is your definition of environmental health? Why?
• Is environmental health is a global issue? Why or why not?
• Is environmental health an individual concern? Why or why not?
• Do you think most Americans understand the term environmental health? Why or why not?
• Some people feel vaccination should be voluntary and not mandated. What is a reasonable argument to support that position?
• What is an emerging or reemerging disease?

Resources

Required Resources

The following resources are required to complete the assessment.

Resources

Click the links provided to view the following resources:

• APA Paper Template.

Suggested Resources

The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.

Resources

Click the links provided to view the following resources:

• Assessment 1 Context.

Multimedia

Click the links provided below to view the following multimedia pieces:

• Hydrologic Cycle| Transcript.

Library Resources

The following e-books or articles from the University Library are linked directly in this course:

• Friis, R. H. (2012). The Praeger handbook of environmental health. Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger.
  • Introduction: “Current Status of Environmental Health.”
  • Volume 1: Foundations of the Field.
    • Chapter 1, “Ecology and Environmental or Ecosystem Health.”
  • Volume 2: Agents of Disease.
    • Chapter 1, “Microbial Agents: Zoonotic.”
    • Chapter 2, “Environment and Vector-Borne Diseases.”
    • Chapter 3, “Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus and the Environment.”
  • Bade, D. (2012). Freshwater carbon and biogeochemical cycles. In S. A. Levin, S. R. Carpenter, & H. C. J. Godfray (Eds.), The Princeton guide to ecology. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.
  • Pyhtila, H. (2008). Plastics, pesticides, and pills are contaminating our drinking supply. Earth Island Journal, 23(3), 45–48.
    • This article exposes a specific issue of global concern by describing the impact of humans on water quality. It provides a suggestion for reducing impact on the environment and for protecting personal health.
  • Koch, K. (2000, August 25). Vaccine controversies: Are today’s vaccines safe enough?CQ Researcher, 10(28), 641–672.
  • Bristol, N. (2007, May 11). HPV vaccine: Should it be mandatory for school girls?CQ Researcher, 17(18), 409–432.
  • Kelley, T., & Covi, M. (2013). Environmental health hazardscapes. Environmental Health Insights, 7, 67–69.

Course Library Guide

The University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in the BIO-FP2000 – Environmental Health Library Guide to help direct your research.

Internet Resources

Access the following resources by clicking the links provided. Please note that URLs change frequently. Permissions for the following links have been either granted or deemed appropriate for educational use at the time of course