Authors: Kristine M. Smith, Catherine C. Machala, Richard Seifman, Yasha Feferholtz, William B. Kares, EcoHealth Alliance, City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy, United Nations Association-National Capital Area, Working Group on Wildlife, World Organisation for Animal Health
Year: 2019
Journal: One Health
DOI: 10.xxxx/100080 or null
PMID: PMID or null
Summary#
This paper argues for considering the wider socioeconomic consequences of infectious disease events beyond traditional public health sectors.
Key Findings#
- Investments in global health security are necessary to strengthen national systems and avoid international spread of disease.
- Governing bodies recognize that biological threats have wide-ranging socioeconomic disruptions.
Methodology#
- Study Type: Review
- Sample Size: N/A
- Geographic Focus: West Africa, Republic of Korea
- Time Period: Years not specified
Topics#
One Health, Economic, Infectious disease, Preparedness, Zoonoses
Relevance#
This paper is relevant for understanding the importance of considering socioeconomic consequences in infectious disease preparedness and response.