Geographic information helps provide public health intelligence at mass gatherings
Monday, January 5, 2015 - 19:31
in Psychology & Sociology
The potential for an existing infection to spread at mass events should not be underestimated, researchers say. Infectious diseases are one of the many health issues that worry the organizers of mass gatherings, such as the Hajj and the World Cup. Tools of the trade can help event organizers to better plan, monitor and respond timely to such eventualities, they add.