Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Disease Outbreaks as related to the World Cup

HealthMap has put together a map showing disease outbreaks in countries hosting the World Cup as well as outbreaks in those countries who are participating.

Neglected Tropical Diseases represented include Dengue, Rabies and Trichinosis.   

Other diseases which are also strongly represented include Whooping Cough, Measles and Chikungunya. 

World Cup HealthMap

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“In examining disease, we gain wisdom about anatomy and physiology and biology.  In examining the person with disease, we gain wisdom about life.” 
― Oliver Sacks