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HTSC 440 Introduction to Epidemiology

Health Topics -- ideas

These resources have different health topics. Can help with ideas.

Websites

Specific Topic Areas

Evaluate Websites

When selecting websites for information -- Do not forget to "assess them".

Ask ---

  1. Accuracy -- Is the website accurate?
  2. Authority --  Who created this website?
  3. Bias ---  Is there bias?
  4. Currency --- When was the site last updated?
  5. Coverage --- What is the site sharing? Fee-based? Free? 

Public Health Issues / Problems

Here are some thoughts on public health concerns: 

**Some lists are pre-COVID-19 pandemic, which is of course, a major concern. (Aug 2021)