Introduction In the wake of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, it has become apparent that worldwide, despite recent technological and societal advancements, there is still a struggle against the threat of a viral worldwide disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a leading figure in the medical science field, the death toll of COVID-19 has exceeded 3 million, cementing it as one of the most fatal diseases in history. Pandemics continue to bring out the worst in government systems, exploiting unchecked flaws and cracks, and though modern times fare better, many past mistakes and outcomes still repeat. Viral disease control is an issue long studied by scientists and doctors, and with the previous information in mind, the question …show more content…
Ways to improve this area could be by having news outlets and other information sources get a hold of accurate, non-sensationalized data on a disease to create knowledge and understanding of the problem. Then, after the problem is known, economic factors should be considered. An article by Joi Priya, a science freelance writer who has worked for the World Health Organization and several science magazines, states, “.the stricter the public health measures that disrupt economic activity, the bigger the blow to the economy” (VaccineWorks). Governments could look for ways to regulate the spread of disease while also ensuring the damage to the economy is minimal. To do so, they could allow certain jobs to function normally and instead focus on making the environment around the person safer while making sure social isolation is still used when needed. Though many may view this as risky, others may find it workable given the chances of spreading are kept to a minimum. Another more general solution is to improve the infrastructure of public health. As stated by the American Medical Association, “Public health infrastructure enables every level of government to prevent disease, promote health, and prepare for and respond to both emergencies and ongoing challenges” (AMA). Public health facilities are where the majority of afflicted patients will be, and as demonstrated by COVID-19, they cannot support the number of cases that come in during a pandemic (National Library of Medicine). However, many people may find these measures unsatisfactory. Proper communication may still fail when considering that some people may not listen to the warnings, and quarantining will always have an effect on the economy that can only be minimized. There aren’t simple solutions to pandemics, as many times, they are caused by many small issues and cracks. Improving these areas, however,
Many states and colonies across the globe issued detailed sets of directives to their residents on what exactly they should do if they come into contact with the illness. One such example is the directive issued by T.W.H. Holmes, the Secretary of the Victoria Board of Public Health in Australia. The directive details the symptoms, complications, treatment, and prevention of the disease. Something very common during the outbreak of any pandemic is the use of quarantines to separate the sick and the healthy. In fact, that is the first order for prevention of disease in T.W.H. Holme...
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a) What explanation, if any, did di Tura offer for the terrible events he described in document 11-2?
Thesis Statement The post-COVID-19 pandemic has brought awareness to the precarious situation in Ontario that foreign migrant workers face, particularly those in the essential industry sectors, including agriculture and healthcare. This crisis accentuates pre-existing vulnerabilities that include unsafe working conditions, inadequate housing, and limited access to healthcare. Urgent action is needed to address these systemic issues to help ensure the wellbeing and rights of migrant workers in Ontario. Introduction During the outbreak of COVID-19, many Canadian citizens were affected by the virus, causing citizens to lose jobs, seek government support through EI or Canada benefits, and be there for themselves throughout the pandemic.
Modern medicine has proved that the best way to prevent the contraction of a disease for humans is to inject a tolerable amount of the virus into the host and let the individual's immune system build a defense capable of withstanding future invasions of the same strand. The small pox vaccination, for example, has eliminated the disease from almost every nation on Earth.
The public health controls the outbreak infectious disease, and with their collective idea they are able stop the occurrence of these diseases, creating a safety conditions for people to stay healthy.
Influenza is a major public health problem which outbreaks all over the world. Resulting in considerable sickness and death rates. Furthermore, it is a highly infectious airborne disease and is caused by the influenza virus. Influenza is transmitted easily from one person to another person which has a great impact on society. When a member of society becomes sick, it is more prone to spread to other people. In the United States, every year between 5 to 20 percent of the population is affected by influenza. As a result of this, between 3,000 and 49,000 deaths have occurred per year (Biggerstaff et al., 2014). Therefore, the influenza vaccine is the most effective strategy to prevent influenza. This essay will examine two significant reasons for influenza vaccination which are the loss of workforce and economic burden as well as one effect regarding herd immunity.
This generation is debating if flu vaccinations are good or bad. There is a ton of mixed emotions for this topic. Starting with how vaccines can affect you positively, and negatively, and lastly, the important ones you should take.
The human population has a high susceptibility to the contraction of new diseases and outbreaks of these diseases are of high risk. Diseases in recent times that have broken out into the human population are the H7N9 flu strain and SARS. Despite the risk, outbreaks like H7N9 and SARS have been controlled due to epidemiology and other disease control methods. Outbreaks of disease are not uncommon to the human population as they move to new areas around the world with foreign diseases that the native residents would have developed a resistance to.
With increased spread of this disease, the health of the public has been a concern. Besides, in the nation, the spread of Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) has become viral. In addition, the rise in the acts of terrorism has resulted in the worsening of people’s health. A considerable number of people are hospitalized annually. Besides, the reduced supply of organs for
The Black Plague (1348-1350) was the biggest tragedy Europe has ever faced because of the social and economic downfalls, which caused a huge loss of millions of people due to the terrible disease. The Black Plague was the largest epidemic that Europe has ever seen; it killed off fifty percent of their society all around. The economy was corrupt and it caused inflation. The Black Plague destroyed the social standings within society, and also the origin of why there were so many deaths in Europe.
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After the smallpox pandemic, science has done a lot to cure and control most other outbreaks of diseases. But with the shortage of healthcare and medication in the developing regions, what is there to stop many diseases from spreading. In Kenya, there is only 1 doctor for over 5000 people. How does 1 doctor make sure 5000 people are not in trouble with a live-threatening disease?
In the 1960s, doctors in the United States predicted that infectious diseases were in decline. US surgeon Dr. William H. Stewart told the nation that it had already seen most of the frontiers in the field of contagious disease. Epidemiology seemed destined to become a scientific backwater (Karlen 1995, 3). Although people thought that this particular field was gradually dying, it wasn’t. A lot more of it was destined to come. By the late 1980s, it became clear that people’s initial belief of infectious diseases declining needed to be qualified, as a host of new diseases emerged to infect human beings (Smallman & Brown, 2011).With the current trends, the epidemics and pandemics we have faced have created a very chaotic and unreliable future for mankind. As of today, it has really been difficult to prevent global epidemics and pandemics. Although the cases may be different from one state to another, the challenges we all face are all interconnected in this globalized world.
There are numerous public health problems that can be addressed in my Southside of Chicago community. Among the several public health problems facing my Southside of Chicago community there are two that are more urgent. Health education or one might say lack thereof is a problem that needs to be addressed. My community is plagued with many of the residents suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, and the killer virus known as HIV. In most cases these conditions can be prevented with healthier lifestyles and access to nutritious organic foods. In addition, environmental health is another urgent problem my community is facing. Access to clean, safe water and air is supposed to be a fundamental human right aimed at a healthy environment. Yet, my community consists a waste contaminated beach, numerous deteriorated building that are still occupied, and a countless number of restaurant and stores supplying our residents with services that are endangering their health.