COURSE

NR518 Population Health and Epidemiology in Nursing Practice

Causes of Morbidity and Mortality

Collaboration Café

Investigate epidemiological data to learn about the leading causes of morbidity and mortality within your region, and respond to the following.

• Select one of the leading causes of morbidity or mortality, and explain how one model can be applied to better understand the epidemiology of the selected disease (e.g., web of causation model or epidemiological triangle model).
• Describe examples of primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention that are used to address the selected disease.

In the peer response in the Collaboration Café, consider how your findings are similar and different from those of your classmates.

Tip: Excellent sources of valid, reliable data regarding morbidity and mortality statistics can be found through governmental agencies, local, and state health departments, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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