Analysis reveals systemic vulnerabilities in healthcare systems due to polycrisis, suggesting social epidemiology plays a crucial role in promoting health equity.
Key Points
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in 16.3 million missed hospitalizations in 2020, exposing systemic vulnerabilities.
In Gaza, 85% of the population was displaced by mid-2024, with severe disruption to healthcare access and high mortality among healthcare workers.
Climate change impacts health, with over 86% of urban residents exposed to harmful air pollution, leading to 1.8 million deaths annually.
Employing social epidemiology can enhance crisis-resilient care models and promote equitable health policies.
Cite This Study
Wypych-Ślusarska et al. (2025) studied this question.