Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Infectious Diseases Epidemiology and Control of Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases epidemiology is the study of how infectious diseases spread through populations, while control of infectious diseases encompasses the strategies and interventions used to prevent, reduce, or eliminate disease transmission. This field examines patterns of infection, identifies risk factors, and ev…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 6× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2641-4538 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Infectious diseases epidemiology is the study of how infectious diseases spread through populations, while control of infectious diseases encompasses the strategies and interventions used to prevent, reduce, or eliminate disease transmission. This field examines patterns of infection, identifies risk factors, and evaluates public health measures designed to protect communities from communicable diseases. Research published in Public Health International contributes to understanding health knowledge and practices in diverse populations, including work examining awareness of disease prevention among patients in clinical settings. While cardiovascular diseases are non-communicable, studies on health literacy and patient knowledge in public health centers provide insights into how communities understand disease risk factors and prevention strategies—approaches that parallel efforts to control infectious disease transmission through education and behavior change. The topic remains critically important for global health security, as infectious diseases continue to pose significant threats to populations worldwide, requiring ongoing surveillance, evidence-based interventions, and community engagement to reduce disease burden and prevent outbreaks.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 6 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Infectious Diseases Epidemiology and Control of Infectious Diseases, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Public Health International (ISSN 2641-4538).

Journal editorial board
Javad Javan-Noughabi · United Kingdom Evelyn O Talbott · United States Zainab Taha · United Arab Emirates

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