MERS-cov | A Public health concern in Saudi Arabia

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MERS cov- A Public health concern in Saudi Arabia
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MERS cov- A Public health concern in Saudi Arabia1
Introduction
MERS-Cov, is one of the most common respiratory diseases, which is caused by a
particular virus named Coronavirus. This virus is transmitted from camel to human beings
and specially found in the desert areas. Transmission can be possible in person to person from
close contact between two individuals. This assignment will focus on the importance of
statistical information and surveillance system in enhancement of public health.
Discussion
Statistical data related to the health concern
According to a report of WHO, 2494 cases are updated by the laboratories since 2012
and among these cases 854 deaths have been reported (www.who.int. 2020). In 27 countries
are reported to have the signs of this disease. In Eastern Mediterranean Region, 12 countries
are reported to be affected by the disease within April 2012. In an average 150 cases of
MERS-Cov are reported by the healthcare workers. The people of group of age from 50yrs.to
59yrs. are reported to be affected with highest percentage of risk in primary cases (Ramshaw
et al., 2019). On the contrary people from the age group of 70-79 years are affected by the
secondary type of MERS –Cov (www.publichealthontario.ca. 2020). The case fatality
proportion is 35 % approximately.
Importance of studying public health in this matter
The reality of health conditions among the people should be understood by the help of
the public health education. Determinants for different health related problems can be
explained by people of a particular country. With the help of public health education,
percentage and rate of occurrence among population can be measured. The surveillance
procedures can be decided for a specific public health concern.