HLT 605 Week 5 Assignment Online Database or Online Query-Based Report

HLT 605 Week 5 Assignment Online Database or Online Query-Based Report

Select a database from NCHS or complete a query using CDC WISQARS.

Select a specific health concern or injury using the population of your choice. Be sure not to limit your query so you have enough data to evaluate, and include a substantial time frame so you are able to identify trends.

Submit a 750-1,000 word Online Database or Online Query-Based Report that provides an overview the database or query results. The report should consist of a demographic description of the chosen population including a review of noticeable trends in morbidity and/or mortality by race, gender, and geographic location where specified.

Based on the Online Database or Online Query-Based Report results and possible trends, present the implications for public health intervention or involvement.

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In your report, include considerations of basic ethical and legal principles pertaining to the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of epidemiologic data. As Chapter 13 of the text describes, focus on privacy and security issues surrounding protected health information and how HIPAA protects the confidentiality of the patient. Consider the ethical implications of whether public health organizations have too much latitude in the use and dissemination of epidemiologic data.

Use examples and evidence to support your Online Database or Online Query-Based Report report.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

You are required to submit this HLT 605 Public Health Administration Week 5 assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.