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  1. www.britannica.com › science › pandemicPandemic | Description, History, Preparedness, & Facts

    Jul 15, 2024 · pandemic, outbreak of infectious disease that occurs over a wide geographical area and that is of high prevalence, generally affecting a significant proportion of the world’s population, usually over the course of several months.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PandemicPandemic - Wikipedia

    A pandemic ( / pænˈdɛmɪk / pan-DEM-ik) is an epidemic of an infectious disease that has a sudden increase in cases and spreads across a large region, for instance multiple continents or worldwide, affecting a substantial number of individuals.

  3. www.publichealth.columbia.edu › news › epidemicEpidemic, Endemic, Pandemic: What are the Differences?

    • What Is An Epidemic?
    • What Is A Pandemic?
    • What Does Endemic Mean?
    • What Are The Differences Between Pandemics and Epidemics?
    • Causes of Disease Outbreaks
    • Notable Past Pandemics
    • The Way Out

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)(link is external and opens in a new window)describes an epidemic as an unexpected increase in the number of disease cases in a specific geographical area. Yellow fever, smallpox, measles, and polio are prime examples of epidemics. An epidemic disease doesn't necessarily have to be contagious. Wes...

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    The World Health Organization (WHO)(link is external and opens in a new window)declares a pandemic when a disease’s growth is exponential. This means the growth rate skyrockets, and each day cases grow more than the day prior. In being declared a pandemic, the virus has nothing to do with virology, population immunity, or disease severity. It means...

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    A disease outbreak is endemic when it is consistently present but limited to a particular region. This makes the disease spread and rates predictable. Malaria, for example, is considered endemic in certain countries and regions.

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    The WHO defines pandemics, epidemics, and endemic diseases based on a disease's rate of spread. Thus, the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic isn't in the severity of the disease, but the degree to which it has spread. A pandemic cuts across international boundaries, as opposed to regional epidemics. This wide geographical reach is what m...

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    Several factors contribute to the outbreak of infectious diseases. Contraction can occur as a result of transmission from people, animals, or even the environment. For example: 1. Weather conditions.(link is external and opens in a new window)For example, whooping cough occurs in spring, whereas measles tends to appear in the winter season. 2. Expo...

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    The current COVID-19 outbreak is not the only disease to have impacted the world on a global scale. Here are just a few examples of past pandemics that have shaped the evolution of outbreaks and human immunity: The Black Death (1346 - 1353):(link is external and opens in a new window)The Black Death caused an estimated death of 25 million people ac...

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    A common attribute of epidemics and pandemics is the need to take preventive care of infection. Typically, there is a large time lag between an outbreak and when vaccinations can be distributed, as we have seen with COVID-19. In the meantime, it’s crucial to take the following steps to stay healthy: 1. Wash your hands often with soap and water. Mak...

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  4. www.healthline.com › health › what-is-a-pandemicPandemic: What It Is and What It Means for You - Healthline

    Mar 25, 2020 · According to the WHO, a pandemic is defined as the “worldwide spread of a new disease.” When a new disease first emerges, most of us lack the natural immunity to fight it off. This...

  5. www.healthdirect.gov.au › what-is-a-pandemicWhat is a pandemic - definition, response, COVID-19 ...

    A pandemic is the worldwide spread of a new disease, such as a new influenza virus or the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The Australian Government has a plan to minimise the impact of pandemics, which includes extra personal protective equipment (PPE) for health workers, and border controls.

  6. www.healthline.com › health › pandemic-vs-epidemicPandemic vs. Epidemic: What's the Difference? - Healthline

    Apr 30, 2020 · Pandemic and epidemic both refer to disease outbreaks. Epidemic refers to disease across a region, and pandemic refers to disease in many countries.

  7. www.webmd.com › cold-and-flu › what-is-pandemicWhat Is a Pandemic? Causes, Impact, and Preparedness - WebMD

    Nov 6, 2023 · A pandemic is an epidemic that's happening around the world. Sometimes, doctors also talk about epidemics of other health conditions, such as an epidemic of obesity, diabetes, or...