Hepatitis B:
Description of the communicable disease (causes, symptoms, mode of
transmission, complications, treatment).The demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence).Describe the determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease.Discuss the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease you have selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental factors. (The textbook describes the elements of
the epidemiologic triangle). Explain and describe the role of the community
health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collecting, data analysis, and follow-up).Identify at least one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable disease and
describe how the organization(s) contributes to resolving or reducing the impact of the disease.
Give references