Due to multiple drug resistances, migration of populations, and emerging pathogens infectious diseases represent a continuous and increasing threat to human health and welfare. Despite the availability of antibiotics and vaccines against many of the causative pathogens, the mortality rates remain high.
Why are poorer countries more vulnerable to the spread of infectious diseases?
In poor communities, a large part of the population lives in overcrowded and squalid conditions. In these communities, mostly in the major cities of developing countries, there is a lack of clean drinking water, poor hygiene, and sanitation.
How do infectious diseases affect the world?
Infectious diseases are a leading cause of death worldwide, particularly in low-income countries, especially among young children. In 2019, two infectious diseases - lower respiratory infections and diarrheal diseases - were ranked in the top ten causes of death worldwide by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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