Catholic Distance University Public Health Water and Sanitation Paper

Readings:

Kapur and Smith – Chapter 9 Epidemiological Studies, Chapter 10 Surveillance and Monitoring

Discussion Board Questions:

  1. Evidence is a key component in identifying trends and changing practice especially in the public health field. Choose a public health topic that you are especially passionate about. (e.g. water and sanitation, vaccinations, infectious disease, etc.) Discuss how studies/research support your views (for or against).
  2. Choose a recent international or humanitarian crisis. What public health issues were associated with this incident? How would you manage these issues?