Abstract
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 language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Abstract 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 |
| Publisher | UI Publishing |
| Pages | 70-70 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9786233335133 |
| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
| Event | AUA Academic Conference - Duration: 1 Jan 2023 → … |
Conference
| Conference | AUA Academic Conference |
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| Period | 1/01/23 → … |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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