How urbanization affects the epidemiology of emerging infectious diseases

Infection Ecology & Epidemiology

Carl-Johan Neiderud¹ 

[1] Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden;

关键词: urban infections;    urbanization;    zoonotic diseases;    emerging infections;   

DOI  :  10.3402/iee.v5.27060

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The world is becoming more urban every day, and the process has been ongoing since the industrial revolution in the 18th century. The United Nations now estimates that 3.9 billion people live in urban centres. The rapid influx of residents is however not universal and the developed countries are already urban, but the big rise in urban population in the next 30 years is expected to be in Asia and Africa. Urbanization leads to many challenges for global health and the epidemiology of infectious diseases. New megacities can be incubators for new epidemics, and zoonotic diseases can spread in a more rapid manner and become worldwide threats. Adequate city planning and surveillance can be powerful tools to improve the global health and decrease the burden of communicable diseases.

【 授权许可】

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