The Roles of Socio-Environmental Factors Influencing the Transmission, Prevention, and Control of COVID-19 and Tuberculosis Disease: A Review
- Author:
Rahayu Othman
1
;
Nazarudin Safian
1
;
Mohd Rohaizat Hassan
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Tuberculosis; COVID-19; socio-environmental factors
- From:International Journal of Public Health Research 2024;14(no.1):1808-1816
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Introduction: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.
Methods:This review article discussed the socio-environmental factors influencing the transmission, prevention, and control of COVID-19 and Tuberculosis disease.
Result: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.
Conclusion: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. - Full text:202407221213001226621.2024my0307.pdf
