Milestone One: Health Issue
Rebecca Ellis
Southern New Hampshire University
IHP330: Principles of Epidemiology
November 2021
Health Issue: Risk Factors
There are a few factors that might make you more susceptible to salmonella. Some of the
people mentioned on the CDC website are consuming salmonella-contaminated items such
poultry, eggs, pork, vegetables, some processed foods, and fruits. When working with animals,
using the toilet, or aiding someone who has been diagnosed with salmonella, it is critical to
practice excellent hand hygiene. According to the CDC, salmonella is more likely to affect
children under the age of five and older persons with a weakened immune system. Perishables
that need to be kept cold must be kept in the refrigerator or freezer. If outdoor temperature is
greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit, prepare meals right away or refrigerate them to reduce the
danger of salmonella.
Health Issue: Mode of Transmission
Salmonella can be disseminated via the fecal-oral route, according to the CDC. Water,
food, direct contact with animals, and transmission from one person to another are all possible
transmission routes. Many salmonella illnesses are caused by ingesting contaminated food
Although contaminated food is the most common means of transmission, you can also catch it
from another person or an infected animal.
Health Issue: Incidence and Prevalence
Incidence = 6.8
(86/1,265,000) x100,000 = 6.79
Prevalence =
1097/1,265,000 = 86.7
Health Issue: Mortality
(4/1,265,000) x 100,000 = .316
Health Issue: Odds Ratio
Given that raw and undercooked meals are the most common sources of salmonella
infection, the odds ratio for raw and undercooked foods is 18.9. The chances of catching
salmonella from store-bought, refrigerated eggs, on the other hand, are 0.1. Undercooked raw
foods are more likely than any other known source of salmonella infection to cause sickness