Module 1 – SLP

INTRODUCTION TO EPIDEMIOLOGY

According to the epidemiologic triad, there are three factors that influence the occurrence of disease:

• Etiologic agent
• Host factors
• Environmental factors

Describe each of these factors for a Salmonella foodborne outbreak. What are some of the host factors that can influence the occurrence of a disease?

Be sure to support your essay with evidence from the literature.

Length: 2–3 pages, excluding title page and references.