Details
You will be doing research using at least one library
book and one internet site. Only one person per topic.
Presentation
You will present your findings to the class in an oral report.
In addition, you must turn in a written report or PowerPoint
outline that answers all of the questions in the outline above.
The written report must be seven paragraphs in length.
Your oral report needs to be 2-3 minutes in length.
| Useful Websites for Your Research | |
| Preventable Diseases The Immunization Action Coalition, works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services. Site has listings of common diseases with images. |
Rare Diseases LIstings A list of names of more than 6,000 rare diseases and related conditions with links to select government databases Information for patients and their families, health care professionals, biomedical researchers, and the general public. |
| Center for Disease Control The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States. | National Center for Infectious Disease The missi on of the National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID) is to prevent illness, disability, and death caused by infectious diseases in the United States and around the world. We accomplish our mission by conducting surveillance, epidemic investigations, epidemiologic and laboratory research, training, and public education programs to develop, evaluate, and promote prevention and control strategies for infectious diseases. |
| World Health Organization The World Health Organization, the United Nations specialized agency for health, was established on 7 April 1948. WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health is defined in WHO's Constitution as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. | National Foundation for Infectious DiseasesThe National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is a non-profit, tax-exempt (501c3) organization founded in 1973 and dedicated to: Encouraging and sponsoring public and professional education about infectious diseases Supporting research and training in infectious diseases Aiding in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases |