Mobility patterns can facilitate the spread of diseases in several ways:
Increased contact rates: Greater movement leads to more interactions, increasing the chance of disease transmission. Cross-border spread: International travel can introduce diseases to new regions, leading to global pandemics. Urban-rural transmission: Movement between densely populated urban areas and rural regions can spread diseases to previously unaffected areas.
By understanding these patterns, public health officials can implement measures to reduce the spread, such as travel restrictions and quarantine protocols.
