Describe how epidemiological data influence changes in health practices. Provide an example and explain what data would be necessary to make a change in practice.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to "HLT-362V Discussion Question Rubric" and "HLT-362V Participation Rubric," located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education