Pandemic
A pandemic is a global outbreak of a disease that occurs when a new virus or pathogen emerges among humans, causing serious illness and spreading easily from person to person[1].
Historical Context[edit | edit source]
Throughout history, several pandemics have had a significant impact on human societies, including the Black Death in the 14th century, the Spanish flu in 1918, and most recently the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus in 2019[2].
Factors Contributing to Pandemics[edit | edit source]
Several factors contribute to the emergence and spread of pandemics, including increased global travel and trade, urbanization, changes in land use, and climate change[3].
Pandemic Preparedness and Response[edit | edit source]
Pandemic preparedness involves proactive planning and investment in public health infrastructure, surveillance systems, research and development, and healthcare capacity. The World Health Organization (WHO) plays a critical role in coordinating global efforts during pandemics[4].
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ , Emerging Pandemic Diseases: How We Got to COVID-19, Cell, 2020, Vol. 182(Issue: 5), pp. 1077-1092, DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2020.08.021, PMID: 32877699,
- ↑ , 1918 Influenza: the Mother of All Pandemics, Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2006, Vol. 12(Issue: 1), pp. 15-22, DOI: 10.3201/eid1201.050979, PMID: 16494711,
- ↑ , Global Trends in Emerging Infectious Diseases, Nature, 2008, Vol. 451(Issue: 7181), pp. 990-993, DOI: 10.1038/nature06536, PMID: 18288193,
- ↑ Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response(link). World Health Organization. Accessed 2021-09-30.
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