Public Health Epidemiology, Intelligence, and Health
Protection
Annotated power-point presentation – ‘The COVID-19 pandemic
in Europe’. (Provide 16-20 slides and a word (1000 words) document with
references describing the slides)
you are asked to prepare an annotated power-point
presentation on the topic ‘The COVID-19 pandemic in Europe’. Coronavirus
(COVID-19) the disease has marked 2019-2020 all over the world and has therefore
been characterized as a pandemic. In this assessment, you are requested to
present the COVID-19 epidemic in Europe, including the European Union (EU) and
European Economic Area (EEA). This assessment will demonstrate the ability to
comprehend and critically appraise core epidemiological concepts and measures, as
well as, to critically examine the role of public health surveillance and the
limitations of monitoring data.
Learning outcomes assessed 1. Critically appraise the core
epidemiological concepts and measures. 2. Critically examine the role of public
health surveillance and the limitations of monitoring data.
The presentation should be split into sections described in
the table below and use these subheadings to guide the content:
1. Introduction Short introduction to the COVID-19 pandemic.
– (5 marks)
2. Epidemiological measures of COVID-19 in Europe This
section should present epidemiological measures of morbidity and mortality in
the EU/EEA reported by reputable sources. Explain clearly the epidemiological
terms used i.e. incidence or prevalence, morbidity, and mortality proportions. —(20
marks)
3. Critical
assessment of the epidemiological measures Critically assess the
epidemiological measures and explain what these mean regarding the impact of
the epidemic in Europe i.e. low or high fatality, very contagious or not, etc. -(20
marks)
4. Surveillance and monitoring in Europe Examine and present
how is the monitoring data for COVID-19 collected for Europe i.e. surveillance
systems. -(20 marks)
5. Critical appraisal
of the surveillance system Critically appraise the quality of the monitoring
data and identify any limitations. – (20 marks)
6. Public Health
Response to COVID-19 in Europe Briefly present the response policies and
interventions applied in Europe to combat the COVID-19 epidemic and discuss any
disadvantages. – -(10 marks )
The guidance followed; Key sections covered; Appropriateness of
the sources; Citing of the sources and referencing – (5 marks)
As a starting point, the European Centre for Disease
Prevention and Control (ecdc) source can be used, available at: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/covid-19-pandemic
WHO (World Health Organization) also has a range of relevant
data and resources. Even though potential data sources and places to search for
information is provided, you are reminded that you should demonstrate original
work and critical thinking and refrain from plagiarism.
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