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Urbanisation and infectious diseases in a globalised world

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ID23322993
AuthorsEmilie Alirol (0000-0001-8691-3991, University of Geneva), Laurent Gétaz (0000-0002-8724-861X, University of Geneva), Béat Stoll (University of Geneva), François Chappuis (0000-0003-0442-7610, University of Geneva), Louis Loutan (University of Geneva, corresponding author)
Year2011
Volume11
Issue2
Pages131-141
Publication date2011-02-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Lancet Infectious Diseases (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1473-3099 • E-ISSN: 1474-4457
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/s1473-3099(10)70223-1
PMID21272793
OpenAlexW2145880845
LanguageEN
Citations received137
References cited103

Business · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) · Developed country · Developing country · Development economics · Disease · Economic growth · Economics · Environmental health · Geography · Infectious disease (medical specialty) · Pandemic · Population · Transmission (telecommunications) · Urbanization · World population · Engineering · Medicine · Travel-related health issues · Viral Infections and Vectors · Zoonotic diseases and public health

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