Descriptive Epidemiology Report Format for Descriptive Epidemiology Report Objective: investigate HIV using descriptive epidemiology. Definition of the health problem At least 3 references from reliable sources cited in APA format, including in-text citations Description of the nature of the health problem, its extent and its significance • • Description of the agent causing the outbreak • Description of the condition associated with the agent Summary and visual display of data on the health problem by person, place and time 3 visual displays of data such as graphs – these must be original creations not copied from literature. All data sources must be cited. Person - age, sex, race/ethnicity; relevant social, economic, environmental characteristics Place – state/region; explore pockets of greater concentration • Time - any variations that might be cyclic or seasonal Interpretation • What observations/conclusions can be made from the data? You may cite current hypotheses from scientific literature that have been proposed to explain the observations. Be sure to include references in APA format. • How can the information accumulated through descriptive epidemiology on this issue be used to prevent or control the outbreak? • Does your study offer any suggestions for further action or research on this health issue? APA References and IN TEXT CITATIONS