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Bloomberg data reporter Jinshan Hong joins host Sarah Holder to investigate the rise in global sickness post-pandemic, exploring potential causes like weakened immunity and decreased disease exposure during quarantine. They discuss the impact of lockdowns, anti-vaccine movements, and climate change on public health, offering insights on staying healthy in these challenging times.
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- Global surge in sickness post-pandemic with diseases like cholera, measles, and flu surpassing pre-COVID levels.
- Factors contributing to rising illnesses include 'immunity debt', vaccine hesitancy, and disrupted immune systems.
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Surge in Global Illnesses
After analyzing data from 60 public health agencies, Bloomberg's Jin-Shan Hong identified 13 communicable diseases surging globally, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Diseases like cholera, measles, tuberculosis, and the flu are showing spikes, with some cases leaping tenfold or more. The rise in illnesses poses economic impacts with increased sick days, even surpassing pre-COVID levels.
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