Pandemics

Pandemics

Definition

  • A pandemic is an outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population.

Causes

  • Zoonotic diseases
  • Global travel and trade
  • Climate change
  • Antibiotic resistance

Examples

  • COVID-19
  • Spanish flu
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Ebola
  • Smallpox

Prevention

  • Vaccination
  • Hand hygiene
  • Social distancing
  • Quarantine measures
  • Travel restrictions

Response

  • Healthcare system preparedness
  • Contact tracing
  • Isolation and treatment of infected individuals
  • Public education and communication

Impact

  • Economic disruption
  • Social disruption
  • Loss of life
  • Healthcare system strain
  • Political instability

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