Globalization and Infectious Disease

A set of flashcards focusing on key vocabulary related to globalization and its effects on infectious diseases.

Globalization

The increasingly interdependent relationships between nations, particularly economic relations, influenced by technology and policies.

Infectious Disease

Diseases caused by pathogens (infectious microbes) that can spread from one individual to another.

Pathogen

Microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi that can cause infectious disease.

Public Health Agencies

Organizations that monitor and protect public health, often issuing advisories and restrictions during outbreaks.

Travel Advisory

A recommendation by health agencies concerning travel behavior in response to disease threats.

Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)

A severe and often fatal illness in humans caused by the Ebola virus, with significant outbreaks in West Africa.

International Health Regulations (IHR)

International law established by WHO to prevent and respond to global health crises.

Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)

A formal designation by the WHO indicating a significant threat to global health.

Global Surveillance Systems

Networks that monitor and report public health data to manage and respond to infectious disease outbreaks.

Urbanization

The increase in the population residing in urban areas, often leading to overcrowding and public health challenges.

Monoculture

The agricultural practice of cultivating a single crop over a wide area, which can lead to biodiversity loss and disease emergence.

Pandemic

An outbreak of disease that occurs on a global scale, affecting a large number of people.

Vaccine Development

The process of creating a vaccine to provide immunity against specific diseases.

Chagas Disease

A tropical disease caused by the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite, prevalent in Latin America.

Dengue Fever

A mosquito-borne viral infection causing flu-like symptoms, which can develop into severe illness.

SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)

A viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus, first identified in 2002.