Endemic (epidemiology)
Endemic (epidemiology)
Endemic (pronunciation: /ɛnˈdɛmɪk/) is a term used in epidemiology to describe a disease or condition that is regularly found among particular people or in a certain area. The term is derived from the Greek words en (in) and dēmos (people).
Definition
In epidemiology, an endemic disease is one that is constantly present in a population, but typically only affects a small number of people at any given time. This is in contrast to an epidemic, which involves a rapid spread of disease to a large number of people in a given population within a short period of time.
Examples
Common examples of endemic diseases include malaria in some parts of Africa and chickenpox in the United States. These diseases are considered endemic in these areas because they occur regularly and predictably.
Factors Influencing Endemic Diseases
Several factors can influence whether a disease becomes endemic in a certain area. These include the presence of a reservoir of the disease, the susceptibility of the population, and the ability of the disease to spread from person to person.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Endemic (epidemiology)
- Wikipedia's article - Endemic (epidemiology)
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