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Scientists have not been able to eliminate the threat of future pandemics?
True, scientists have not been able to eliminate the threat of future pandemics.
When did the biggest natural disaster occur?
A flood in China in July-November 1931 killed between 1m and 4m.Also in china; the yellow river flooded in 1887 killing 1-2mThe 1556 earthquake in Shaanxi that Left 850K deadIf one considers disease pandemics as natural disasters, then the answer is significantly different. For example, the Black Death, starting in 1348, is estimated to have killed one third of all humans alive at the time (25 million people), but this estimate is hard to verify given the age of the event.
When and where do scientists believe influenza started?
There have been many influenza epidemics. There are now two well-known pandemics (covers a much larger world-wide area than an epidemic or a smaller outbreak). The "Spanish Flu" pandemic was in 1918 and 50-70 million people died of the virus. The most recent pandemic was the H1N1/09 "Swine Flu" pandemic beginning in 2009 with some isolated cases still ongoing in 2012.
What is influenza A?
Influenza is an infectious disease of the respiratory tract that is caused by influenza viruses. It is often called the flu.
What do doctors think about Swine Flu?
I am not able to speak to what all doctors think, but research I've done indicates that the majority in the US medical community (and most if not all parts of the world) think that the swine flu (H1N1/09) during the 2009 pandemic was a mild disease for the majority infected. It was fast-spreading. It affected some populations (such as the young and healthy, pregnant women, etc.) with more complications than those groups usually experience with the typical seasonal flu. It did not infect or kill as many in the over 65 age group, which usually is harder hit with deaths from the seasonal flu. It is unknown why they had less risk with this disease, but some think they may have acquired some aspect of protection from exposure to other similar types of flu sometime in their lifetimes. The microbiologists, epidemiologists, and medical practitioners understand the science of the disease and research that indicates that it was caused by a reassortant (mutation/combination) of common strains of flu in swine, humans, and birds that resulted in the new strain. Although this was a new mutation and could have been devastating to the population of the world if it had caused a higher mortality rate, especially since it spread so easily and since there was no inherited or acquired immunity available in the population from prior exposure to the specific strain, they realize that good public education, fast responses by the medical and public health communities and quick development of vaccines all contributed to the control of the new disease and the actual results compared to the potential results that existed and were creating all the concern among world scientists. I personally, as a member of the medical community, believe that the entire experience was valuable for the world community as preparation for what will likely happen in future epidemics, and it will have provided a good trial of our preparedness and responses to pandemics and threatened pandemics in the future. If we continue to practice good hygiene and avoid the spread of our germs with these improved practices and cough and sneeze etiquette, we will all be better prepared and safer in future situations of new forms of infectious disease. This situation proved the value and safety of flu vaccinations as well. Millions were vaccinated and protected from disease with a significantly low number of adverse effects reported. Be safe and protected by getting and having your children treated with routine vaccinations for diseases.
What rhymes with academic?
paramedic ceramic, panoramic, epidemic
How many Cholera epidemcis have there been?
Cholera often occurs in outbreaks or epidemics; seven pandemics (countrywide or worldwide epidemics) of cholera have been recorded between 1817 and 2003
When India will cross the population of China?
It is estimated (barring wars and pandemics or other disasters) that India's population will exceed China's around 2026 when both populations will be around 1,460,000,000.
How many plague pandemics have there been in recorded human history?
3 Major influenza Pandemics
What are pandemics still a worry in developed countries?
The pandemics is still a worry in the developed countries because of the ability to contain the spread when it appears.
Scientists have not been able to eliminate the threat of future pandemics?
True, scientists have not been able to eliminate the threat of future pandemics.
What is another word for plague?
Another word to describe epidemic is outbreak. For example, when the measles is diagnosed in a school, the epidemic can be widespread or an outbreak can occur among students and teachers.
What is the death rate in the US?
The death rate in the US is approximately 8.9 deaths per 1,000 people annually. This rate can vary due to factors such as age, health conditions, and external events like natural disasters or pandemics.
How many deaths per day in America?
On average, there are about 7,700 to 8,000 deaths per day in the United States. This number can vary due to a variety of factors, including seasonality and current events such as pandemics or natural disasters.
What are England pandemics?
Outbraks of disease throughout England
How many influenza pandemics have been recorded?
41
What are the release dates for Now with Bill Moyers - 2002 Predicting Pandemics?
Now with Bill Moyers - 2002 Predicting Pandemics was released on: USA: 8 May 2009
