Week 2 Discussion 1: Web of Causation Grading Category: Discussions Initial Post

Week 2 Discussion 1: Web of Causation Grading Category: Discussions Initial Post Create a web of causation for a health-related topic (for example, hypertension, asthma, obesity, hep C, gun violence). In 300 to 500 words (not including references), choose a health topic of interest (for example, chlamydia or other STD, asthma, allergies, hypertension, MI, low birth weight, depression, dementia, obesity, violence, stroke, ulcers, pneumonia, COPD). Make sure to include the following: A statement regarding the significance and importance of your chosen topic using morbidity, mortality, health economic costs, and other related epidemiological terms that are appropriate to your topic. A summary that includes the integration of epidemiology statistics, including factors that are provided in your web of causation. The web of causation diagram. References: Using your textbook and three or more research articles, explore interrelated causative factors. Cite each reference that is used in APA format. See the Week 2 Learning Materials page for web of causation examples. Specifically, look at the information in Chapter 6: Epidemiology: The Science of Prevention. Make sure to cite three or more references, using at least one new scholarly resource that was not provided in the course materials.