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== Influx of Disease in the Caribbean ==

'''Influx of Disease in the Caribbean''' (pronunciation: /ɪnˈflʌks ɒv dɪˈziːz ɪn ðə ˌkærɪˈbiːən/) refers to the increased incidence and prevalence of various [[disease]]s in the [[Caribbean]] region. The term is often used in the context of [[public health]] and [[epidemiology]] to describe patterns of disease spread and impact in this specific geographical area.

=== Etymology ===

The term is derived from the English words "influx" meaning an arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things, "disease" referring to a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific location, and "Caribbean" referring to the region that consists of the Caribbean Sea, its islands, and the surrounding coasts.

=== Related Terms ===

* [[Epidemic]]: A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
* [[Pandemic]]: An epidemic of disease that has spread across a large region, for instance multiple continents, or worldwide.
* [[Endemic]]: Regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.
* [[Zoonotic Diseases]]: Diseases that spread from animals to humans.
* [[Vector-borne Diseases]]: Diseases that are transmitted between humans (or from animals to humans) by insects or other animals.

=== Overview ===

The Caribbean region has experienced an influx of various diseases over the years, including [[HIV/AIDS]], [[cholera]], [[dengue fever]], [[Zika virus]], and [[COVID-19]]. Factors contributing to this influx include increased travel and trade, environmental changes, and socio-economic conditions. Efforts to manage and control the influx of disease in the Caribbean involve strategies such as disease surveillance, public health interventions, and research.

=== See Also ===

* [[Public Health]]
* [[Epidemiology]]
* [[Infectious Disease]]
* [[Non-communicable Disease]]

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[[Category:Caribbean]]

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