BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE
HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE
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epidemic
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endemic
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pandemic
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outbreak
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Detailed explanation-1: -Pandemic refers to an epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents, usually affecting a large number of people.
Detailed explanation-2: -A pandemic is a global disease outbreak.
Detailed explanation-3: -A PANDEMIC is an epidemic that’s spread over multiple countries or continents. ENDEMIC is something that belongs to a particular people or country. AN OUTBREAK is a greater-than-anticipated increase in the number of endemic cases.
Detailed explanation-4: -Pandemic vs Endemic Though an endemic is a constant presence in a community, it differs from a pandemic because the virus is somewhat contained and not spreading out of control and not stressing the health care infrastructure, therefore we can more easily prevent and treat it.