The Impact of Urbanization on The Epidemiology Of Infectious Diseases

Authors

Saud Mohammad Al Harbi, Nafel Sammah Alharbi, Abdulaziz Sughayyir Alharbi, Nasser Suliman Al-Nasser, Sulaiman Saleh Albawardisu

Abstract

Urbanization has significantly impacted the epidemiology of infectious diseases, leading to new challenges for public health officials. This essay explores the relationship between urbanization and the spread of infectious diseases, focusing on the factors that contribute to higher rates of transmission in urban areas. By examining the ways in which urbanization influences the emergence and spread of infectious diseases, we can better understand how to prevent and control outbreaks in urban environments

Keywords

urbanization, infectious diseases, epidemiology, public health, transmission

The Impact of Urbanization on The Epidemiology Of Infectious Diseases. Saud Mohammad Al Harbi, Nafel Sammah Alharbi, Abdulaziz Sughayyir Alharbi, Nasser Suliman Al-Nasser, Sulaiman Saleh Albawardisu. 2021. IJIRCT, Volume 7, Issue 1. Pages 1-3. https://www.ijirct.org/viewPaper.php?paperId=2406019