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People worry about Epidemics because they are incredibly contagious and lethal. Ebola, a Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, epidemics are mostly localized in Africa. When they hit, they eliminate a huge portion of the population. With most diseases, you don't have to worry about dying from it within the following days or weeks. That's the kind of fear an epidemic instills.
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What is the root word of epidemics?
epidemic comes from the Greek word επιδημία (epidimia) which can be loosely translated "on the people".
Why do people not get vaccinated against whooping cough?
First of all, there are no great epidemics of whooping cough at present, so people do not worry about it very much, although the disease does still exist. And secondly, many people believe that vaccines are dangerous, and they would rather take their chances with whooping cough.
When was The Epidemics created?
The Epidemics was created in 1986.
What are the consequences of epidemics?
Epidemics can have serious consequences on public health, leading to high mortality rates, overwhelmed healthcare systems, and economic hardships as a result of decreased productivity and increased healthcare costs. They can also have social impacts, such as stigmatization of affected populations and increased fear and anxiety among communities.
What are some epidemics?
One of the most common epidemics is influenza. Other epidemics include: plague, measles, smallpox, HIV/AIDS, SARS, and meningitis.
Which God did the Egyptians believe caused epidemics?
When you say "epidemics" do you mean the ten plagues?
What is the definition of epidemics?
epidemic - a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
Is there a link between epidemics and population explosion?
Roughly you can think of it this way: population explosion allows more epidemics (or worse epidemics) due to the ease of the virus or diseases to spread
What is the only organism that can cause epidemics of meningitis?
N. meningitidis is the only organism that can cause epidemics of meningitis.
Where were there epidemics for pneumonia?
1776.
Are epidemics dangerous?
Epidemics are dangerous because they are incredibly lethal and contagious. They can wipe out entire communities within days.
Why influenza A and influenza B cause epidemics but influenza C doesn't?
Influenza C viruses are also found in people. They are, however, milder than either type A or B. People generally do not become very ill from the influenza type C viruses. Type C flu viruses do not cause epidemics. Almost all adults have been infected with C but it just doesn't have the ability to cause epidemics and it doesn't fit the term epidemic.
