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Epidemiology (DISEASES) with 'This Podcast Will Kill You's' Erins Welsh & Allmann-Updyke

Ologies with Alie Ward

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Exploring Epidemics and Behavioral Influences on Health

The chapter delves into the accuracy of the film 'Contagion' in its depiction of epidemiology and compares it to 'Outbreak', featuring personal anecdotes and insights. It discusses the origins and transmission of viruses, preventive measures during outbreaks like SARS and challenges posed by infectious diseases like Ebola. Additionally, the conversation touches on obesity and behavior-related diseases, gut microbiome influence on health choices, health disparities, and the spread of Lyme disease connected to environmental factors.

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