The Impact of Urbanization on The Epidemiology Of Infectious Diseases

Author(s): Saud Mohammad Al Harbi, Nafel Sammah Alharbi, Abdulaziz Sughayyir Alharbi, Nasser Suliman Al-Nasser, Sulaiman Saleh Albawardisu

Publication #: 2406019

Date of Publication: 03.01.2021

Country: Saudi Arabia

Pages: 1-3

Published In: Volume 7 Issue 1 January-2021

DOI: https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11933510

Abstract

Urbanization has significantly impacted the epidemiology of infectious diseases, leading to new challenges for public health officials. This essay explores the relationship between urbanization and the spread of infectious diseases, focusing on the factors that contribute to higher rates of transmission in urban areas. By examining the ways in which urbanization influences the emergence and spread of infectious diseases, we can better understand how to prevent and control outbreaks in urban environments

Keywords: urbanization, infectious diseases, epidemiology, public health, transmission

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