Disease Detectives
This year's emphasis: FOODBORNE ILLNESS
Disease Detectives will consist of three main categories this season:
Below is the outline for this event:
Disease Detectives will consist of three main categories this season:
Below is the outline for this event:
Epidemiology Activity
As epidemics progress, more information concerning the disease in question comes to light (which is especially true for previously uncommon diseases). One prominent recent example of this is with Zika virus disease. Below are two clinical advisories from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health regarding Zika from two dates several months apart. Review each advisory and identify examples of how changes in information and understanding develop over time.
Foodborne Illness Information
General Resources
Science Olympiad Website
Science Olympiad Disease Detectives PPT
Science Olympiad Disease Detectives Handout
Science Olympiad Disease Detectives Statistics Handout
Ohio Department of Health Website
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Website
National Institutes of Health Website
World Health Organization Website
Epidemiology Glossary (CDC)
Basic Epidemiology 2nd Edition (WHO)
Science Olympiad Disease Detectives PPT
Science Olympiad Disease Detectives Handout
Science Olympiad Disease Detectives Statistics Handout
Ohio Department of Health Website
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Website
National Institutes of Health Website
World Health Organization Website
Epidemiology Glossary (CDC)
Basic Epidemiology 2nd Edition (WHO)