Recent research reveals that approximately 9.3% of the world’s land is highly vulnerable to dangerous disease outbreaks, primarily concentrated in Latin America and Oceania. Using machine learning and satellite data, the study identifies 6.3% of global land as high risk and notes that population density is a key driver of outbreak risk. The research also highlights that many emerging infections come from zoonotic diseases, with environmental changes due to climate change intensifying risks. Countries like Papua New Guinea and the Republic of Congo face high risks but lack adequate health infrastructures, emphasizing the importance of global preparedness and early detection strategies. The findings were published in the journal Science Advances.
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