How urbanization affects the epidemiology of emerging infectious diseases
The world is becoming more urban every day, and the process has been ongoing since the industrial revolution in the 18th century. The United Nations now estimates that 3.9 billion people live in urban centres. The rapid influx of residents is however not universal and the developed countries are alr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2015-06-01
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Series: | Infection Ecology & Epidemiology |
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Online Access: | http://www.infectionecologyandepidemiology.net/index.php/iee/article/view/27060/pdf_17 |