The paper must address these areas:
Provide an introduction of the disease. Include the name of the disease and the meaning behind the name (if appropriate).
Provide a description of disease agent and its possible transmission.
Describe the condition of the disease (signs/symptoms, course of illness, etc.).
Description of prevention and/or intervention techniques and practices. Be sure to discuss all levels as appropriate.
Provide a description of environmental, seasonal, and temporal attributes (i.e. geographical, seasonal trends, cyclic trends, etc.).
Describe current morbidity and mortality rates (where applicable), as well as any significant trends. Include a discussion of differences in the distribution of disease (i.e. age, sex, race, education, SES). Be sure to also address current epidemics, endemics, or pandemics as well as control measures. The inclusion of data for our local community is a must.
Describe what is currently being done that address this condition/disease.