Epidemics
An epidemic (from Greek ἐπί epi "upon or above" and δῆμος demos "people") is the rapid spread of disease to a large number of people in a given population within a short period of time. For example, in meningococcal infections, an attack rate in excess of 15 cases per 100,000 people for two consecutive weeks is considered an epidemic.Epidemics of infectious disease are generally caused by several factors including a change in the ecology of the host population (e.g., increased stress or increase in the density of a vector species), a genetic change in the pathogen reservoir or the introduction …
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WHO: World Health Organization · 28 October 2024 English
This report covers the activities of the WHO Regional Office for Europe for the period 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024. These activities are guided by the European Programme …
industries, which are fuelling the ever-growing epidemics of noncommunicable diseases – including cardiovascular …
World Bank Group · 23 October 2024 English
country to respond effectively to a wide range of epidemics and other public health priorities by the end …
IADB: Inter-American Development Bank · 21 October 2024 English
From July 23-25th 2024, representatives from seven Caribbean countries and international partner organizations gathered in Kingston, Jamaica for Caribbean Connect: Building the Pan-American Highway for Digital Health. Hosted by the …
services while strengthening regional resilience to epidemics and public health crises across the LAC region …
World Bank Group · 18 October 2024 English
and the benefits of reducing the threats of epidemics that extend beyond health benefits. Disease outbreaks … estimated forgone output due to the latest Ebola epidemics in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone was over 12 … percent per year in malaria-endemic countries. Epidemics continue to make costly disruptions to trade and … psychological impacts. The costs associated with epidemics and pandemics far exceed those of preventive measures … Security Agenda, USAID operations, Zika virus epidemics, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and …
World Bank Group · 16 October 2024 English
climate-related disasters, war, conflict, and epidemics or pandemics (WHO, 2017). Source: WB Operations …
ADB: Asian Development Bank · 16 October 2024 English
This introductory volume comprises the principles and crosscutting measures that are likely relevant to any post-disaster recovery and reconstruction project, regardless of sector.
tropical cyclones, floods, earthquakes, droughts, epidemics, and other events can result in significant costs …
World Bank Group · 15 October 2024 English
The Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report 2024 is the latest edition of the series formerly known as Poverty and Shared Prosperity. The report emphasizes that reducing poverty and increasing shared …
aridification of lakes, the consequences of epidemics on fertility, and the impact of heat on labor …
ADB: Asian Development Bank · 15 October 2024 English
This co-publication of the Asian Development Bank and Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre reports that disasters have resulted in more than 177 million displacements in Asia and the Pacific over the …
persons, and public health emergencies such as epidemics and pandemics. While these resources have not …
World Bank Group · 15 October 2024 English
The Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report 2024 is the latest edition of the series formerly known as Poverty and Shared Prosperity. The report emphasizes that reducing poverty and increasing shared …
aridification of lakes, the consequences of epidemics on fertility, and the impact of heat on labor …