elimination of a disease

Definition

Reduction to zero of the incidence of a specified disease in a defined geographical area as a result of deliberate etforts; continued intervenition measures are required.

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  1. Dowdle, Walter R 1998 The principles of disease elimination and eradication. Bulletin of the World Health Organization. Vol. 76, (Suppl 2) pp. 22-25.
Creator: Michael Rubinigg
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elimination of a disease

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[2874]

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https://app.pollinatorhub.eu/vocabulary/classes/2874

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2023-01-23

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2023-09-01
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