What are the Key Components of Epidemiological Interactions?
Epidemiological interactions can be broadly categorized into host factors, agent factors, and environmental factors. Host factors include genetic predisposition, immunity, and behaviors. Agent factors pertain to the characteristics of the pathogen, such as virulence and transmission modes. Environmental factors include climate, living conditions, and social determinants of health. The interplay among these components creates a complex web that influences disease dynamics.