vbid/9783031100352

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This book analyzes the factors that have sparked pandemics over the past 2000 years, from the Antonine Plague to COVID-19. It is noteworthy that the frequency of pandemics has increased over the past 2000 years. The authors identify three main drivers for the development of pandemics: transportation, human development, and changes in natural ecosystems. It is important to note that with the advent of the industrial age, the length of time it takes for a pandemic to develop has decreased. COVID-19 is certainly not the last pandemic we will face. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to learn from the past 2000 years to help educate�general community�and public health officials about pandemic risks and help governments prepare for the next pandemic. The book is also very useful in low and middle-income countries where, in the last�several decades, viruses with potential for pandemics have originated.�It’s comprehensiveness and didactic stylemake this book a valuable read for government health agencies, private organizations, health care professionals and students.Typham this is the title: 2000 Years of Pandemics Past, Present, and Future