Infectious disease and economics: The case for considering multi-sectoral impacts

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.

Source

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