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The Mathematics of Infectious Diseases
In this chapter, the importance of mathematics in understanding and controlling infectious diseases is discussed. The chapter highlights the role of exponential growth in predicting the future and implementing effective measures to limit the spread of diseases. The concept of 'exponential growth bias' is also explored, where people underestimate the speed at which a disease can spread due to a lack of understanding of exponential growth.
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