Five weeks after a category 4 hurricane, a town in southern Louisiana continues to battle for survival. The flood waters have now receded. The nurse is part of the disaster recovery team. Epidemiologic analysis of this town includes factors that influence the health status of this community. Which data may be included in the epidemiologic analysis report? (Select all that apply.)

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Epidemiologic analysis in the aftermath of a disaster like a hurricane would include factors directly impacting health and access to healthcare, such as continuing deaths, population shifts due to displacement, contamination of water supplies which can lead to disease outbreaks, and collapse of access to healthcare due to damaged infrastructure. Limited access to places of worship, while impactful on community morale and mental health, is less directly related to the epidemiological concerns of physical health status and healthcare access.

Five Weeks After a Category 4 Hurricane, a Town in Southern