At what point does a disease become an epidemic, endemic, or pandemic? What are the parameters that define each of these states of a disease’s effect? Do you agree that bird flu, HIV, or AIDS could be described as a series of epidemics? Why or why not? Should we study epidemiology and disease control as a complement to the provision of healthcare services? Why or why not?
Based on your research and understanding, answer the following questions: At what point does a disease become an epidemic, endemic, or pandemic? What are the parameters that define each of these states of a disease’s effect? Do you agree that…