Chamberlain College of Nursing - NR 503Healthy People 2020 Impact Paper2

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Running head: LEPTOSPIROSIS 1 Healthy People 2020 Impact Paper NR 503: Population Health, Epidemiology Dr. Lawren Mundy May 18, 2019 https://www.coursehero.com/file/41963312/Healthy-People-2020-I... mpact-Paper2docx/ This study resource was shared via CourseHero.comLEPTOSPIROSIS 2 Healthy People 2020 Impact Paper The purpose of this Impact paper is identify a public health problem called Leptospirosis. This paper will provide a brief overview of what it is and who/how it affects the population at large. The subsequent sections to follow will highlight discussion of the problem, Identification of Epidemiological Data, Healthy People 2020 Goals and a Program Plan. Discussion of the Problem Leptospirosis occurs worldwide, but is most common in temperate or tropical climates. It is an occupational hazard for many people who work outdoors or with animals (cdc.gov, 2019). In Florida, outdoor living is commonplace. It is frequently said that Floridians live indoors outside; This can present a problem when considering the mechanism of the bacteria. Not only are their climatic risks as a result of flooding, but a considerable amount of time is spent partaking in outdoor activities, congregating around swimming pools, lakes and other bodies of water on a day to day basis, not to mention farming and agriculture that presents exposure to animals that could be potential carriers of the disease. This trifecta of circumstances can cause fear but gaining the appropriate knowledge on prevention and treatment is key [Show More]

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