The Roles of socio-environmental factors influencing the transmission, prevention, and control of COVID-19 and Tuberculosis disease: a review

Rahayu Othman, and Nazarudin Safian, and Mohd Rohaizat Hassan, (2024) The Roles of socio-environmental factors influencing the transmission, prevention, and control of COVID-19 and Tuberculosis disease: a review. International Journal of Public Health Research, 14 (1). pp. 1808-1816. ISSN 2232-0245

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Abstract

Over the past two years, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and tuberculosis (TB) have killed over 5.7 million people globally. TB and COVID-19 continue to be significant public health problems worldwide. A growing body of research supports a link between socio-environmental factors and the transmission of COVID-19 and TB disease. This review article discussed the socio-environmental factors influencing the transmission, prevention, and control of COVID-19 and Tuberculosis disease. In this review, we highlight similarities and differences between these two infectious diseases and explore the roles of socio-environmental factors (air pollution exposure and climate change) and socioeconomic factors in disease transmission. A comprehensive, integrated TB-COVID-19 management for prevention and disease control, which includes administrative, engineering, environmental control, effective personal protective equipment, and community-based public health activities were discussed. Understanding the similarities and differences between these two infectious diseases and the role of socio-environmental factors in disease transmission helps in planning and strengthening an integrated system for disease prevention and control strategies.

Item Type:Article
Keywords:Tuberculosis; COVID-19; Socio-environmental factors
Journal:International Journal of Public Health Research
ID Code:23455
Deposited By: Mr. Mohd Zukhairi Abdullah
Deposited On:06 May 2024 08:03
Last Modified:08 May 2024 04:00

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