SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19) Pandemic Control and Prevention: An Epidemiological Perspective

This book provides a comprehensive explanation of the SARS-CoV2 virus, its spread within human populations, and an epidemiological analysis and interpretation of viral pandemics. It also examines how environmental conditions exacerbated existing health disparities, resulting in a disproportionate burden of morbidity and mortality on certain social groups. It offers valuable guidance on how future iterations of the pandemic may be better prevented and controlled.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 166 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking text is the first comprehensive resource to offer a detailed explanation of the spread of the SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19) virus within human populations, along with an epidemiological analysis and interpretation of viral pandemics. It delves into the physiology of both the human immune system and the virus, shedding light on its replicative potential and our vulnerability. By exploring the intricate mechanisms of pathogenic microbes' replication and survival, the book reveals the interplay between genes and the environment, impacting different populations.

Furthermore, it examines the exacerbation of existing health disparities caused by various environmental factors, such as structural and systemic racism, malnutrition, and low-socioeconomic status. These factors have resulted in a disproportionate burden of morbidity and mortality on certain social groups, highlighting the urgent need for targeted prevention and control measures.

In addition to its insightful analysis, the book provides invaluable guidance on how future iterations of the pandemic can be better prevented and controlled. It serves as a crucial resource for students, researchers, and professionals in Public Health and Clinical Medicine, equipping them with a deeper understanding of the SARS-CoV2 virus and the strategies required to protect the most vulnerable social groups.

Weight: 350g
Dimension: 174 x 247 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032543550