Emerging Infectious Diseases--Southeast Asia
1998
Emerging Infectious Diseases in Southeast Asia
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Author Information
Author(s): Sai Kit Lam
Primary Institution: University of Malaya
Hypothesis
Southeast Asia is an epicenter for emerging infectious diseases.
Conclusion
The region faces significant public health challenges due to the emergence of infectious diseases.
Supporting Evidence
- Infectious diseases account for more than 17 million deaths per year worldwide.
- Over 100 countries have reported dengue, threatening approximately 2 billion people.
- Rapid population growth and urbanization contribute to the rise of dengue and other diseases.
Takeaway
Southeast Asia has many new diseases that can spread quickly, and we need to pay more attention to keeping people safe.
Limitations
Cultural reasons may hinder postmortem examinations for investigating fatal diseases.
Participant Demographics
Children under 5 years of age were particularly affected by recent outbreaks.
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