disease spread
[/dɪˈziːz spred/]
noun phrasepl: disease spreads
propagação de doença
1. The transmission and distribution of an illness from one person, animal, or population to another
The disease spread rapidly through the community during winter months.
A propagação da doença ocorreu rapidamente pela comunidade durante os meses de inverno.
2. The process by which a pathogen or infectious agent moves geographically or demographically
Scientists studied the disease spread pattern to predict future outbreaks.
Os cientistas estudaram o padrão de propagação da doença para prever surtos futuros.
3. The rate and mechanism of how an epidemic or pandemic advances
Vaccination campaigns aim to slow disease spread in vulnerable populations.
As campanhas de vacinação visam desacelerar a propagação da doença nas populações vulneráveis.
This term became particularly prominent in both Brazilian and American English during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Brazil, health authorities frequently used 'propagação de doença' and 'disseminação' in public health communications. In the USA, the phrase is common in medical, epidemiological, and public health discourse. The concept reflects societies' concerns with infectious disease management and public health policy.
Related Idioms & Phrases
spread like wildfire - propagou-se rapidamente
contain the spread - conter a propagação
track disease spread - rastrear a propagação da doença
halt disease spread - interromper a propagação da doença
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