Emerging Infections: Getting Ahead of the Curve
1995
Emerging Infections: Getting Ahead of the Curve
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Author Information
Author(s): David Satcher
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Conclusion
Infectious diseases continue to pose a significant threat to public health despite advances in prevention and control.
Supporting Evidence
- Many infectious diseases have persisted and have displayed a remarkable ability to re-emerge after lengthy periods of stability.
- Infectious diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide.
- Each year, approximately 25% of physician visits are attributable to infectious diseases.
Takeaway
Infectious diseases can spread quickly and still cause many problems today, even with all the science we have to fight them.
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