Review:
Epidemic
overall review score: 2.5
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An epidemic is the rapid spread of infectious disease to a large number of people in a given population within a short period of time.
Key Features
- Rapid spread of infectious disease
- Affects large number of people
- Occurs within short period of time
Pros
- Increased awareness and prioritization of public health measures
- Encourages research and development of vaccines and treatments
Cons
- High mortality rates and potential for widespread devastation
- Overwhelms healthcare systems and resources
- Creates fear and panic in affected populations