Exploring the environmental factors affecting emerging infectious diseases for health management : a case study of Sri Lanka during COVID-19 pandemic

Pasindu Hansa Silva Jayarathne Andradige

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Abstract

![CDATA[Since the end of the 20th century, there has been a constant stream of newly emerging infectious and an increasing occurrence of pandemic threats to global health. Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are the major causes of mortality, and the recent COVID-19 outbreak kills millions of people worldwide. Literature reveals regional differences in the prevalence and mortality of EIDs. This study aims to identify the spatial distribution of COVID-19 based on prevalence and mortality and explore environmental factors’ effects of the disease. Moreover, the study identifies the hotspots of COVID-19 according to geographical location. The study is conducted based on the secondary data collected from the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka, covering 2020 and 2021.]]
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAbstract Book: 2023 AUA Academic Conference on Public Health Resilience in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Innovative Approaches and Best Practices in Facing the Challenges, February 12-13, 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia
PublisherUI Publishing
Pages70-70
Number of pages1
ISBN (Print)9786233335133
Publication statusPublished - 2023
EventAUA Academic Conference -
Duration: 1 Jan 2023 → …

Conference

ConferenceAUA Academic Conference
Period1/01/23 → …

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