Emerging Diseases--What Now?
1998
Emerging Diseases: What Now?
publication
Author Information
Author(s): George A. O. Alleyne
Primary Institution: Pan American Health Organization
Conclusion
A collective approach at the global level is essential for effectively addressing emerging diseases.
Supporting Evidence
- Cholera cases in Peru increased dramatically due to flooding caused by El Nino.
- International travel has increased every year for the past decade, contributing to the spread of diseases.
- 42% of antibiotics were dispensed without a prescription in one study of private pharmacies.
Takeaway
Emerging diseases are a big problem that can spread quickly, and we need to work together globally to stop them.
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