CDC Wonder You are a health educator for the sexually transmitted infections (ST
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You are a health educator for the sexually transmitted infections (STI) unit in the PA Health Department and often utilize CDC Wonder to capture up-to-date health information. (6 points)
You are in charge of completing the below table for 10-year trend report by gender for the state of Pennsylvania and the Middle Atlantic MMWR Region. Use CDC Wonder to help you complete the table. [note: you will need to request two tables on CDC Wonder to complete the table below]
Pennsylvania and Middle Atlantic MMWR Region Chlamydia Morbidity Rate per 100,000 by Gender and Year (2003-2013)
Pennsylvania
Middle Atlantic MMWR Region
Male
Female
Male
Female
Year
Rate per 100,000
Rate per 100,000
Rate per 100,000
Rate per 100,000
2003
2013
Summarize the table in a few sentences. Be sure to comment on the trends over time, the differences (if any) between genders and the differences (if any) between PA and the Middle Atlantic Region.
Pennsylvania
Middle Atlantic MMWR Region
Male
Female
Male
Female
Year
Rate per 100,000
Rate per 100,000
Rate per 100,000
Rate per 100,000
2003
2013
Explanation / Answer
Pennsylvania and Middle Atlantic MMWR Region Chlamydia Morbidity Rate per 100,000 by Gender and Year (2003-2013)
Pennsylvania
Middle Atlantic MMWR Region
Male
Female
Male
Female
Year
Rate per 100,000
Rate per 100,000
Rate per 100,000
Rate per 100,000
2003
161.68
432.12
129.03
411.46
2013
262.59
545.77
274.95
571.40
Form the above table we notice that this disease is more common among females in both the states. Also the rate has increased in 2013 compared to 2003. However in 2003 PA had higher rate of incidence of the disease, whereas in 20013 MMWR region has lesser incidence of the disease.
Pennsylvania
Middle Atlantic MMWR Region
Male
Female
Male
Female
Year
Rate per 100,000
Rate per 100,000
Rate per 100,000
Rate per 100,000
2003
161.68
432.12
129.03
411.46
2013
262.59
545.77
274.95
571.40
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