Conduct a search of the websites of your local and state health departments regarding activities in epidemiology. Then log on to the websites for the following national and international agencies. Describe how an epidemiologist might contribute to the following employment settings:

a. A local health department

b. A state government health agency, such as a state department of health services

c. A federal health agency; examples include:

i. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

ii. Environmental Protection Agency

iii. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

iv. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

v. Food and Drug Administration

d. An international agency; examples include:

i. World Health Organization

ii. Pan American Health Organization

iii. The European Union Health Organization