What are the Key Components of Epidemiological Models?
Epidemiological models are mathematical constructs that represent the transmission dynamics of diseases. Key components include:
Susceptible Population: Individuals who are at risk of contracting the disease. Infectious Population: Individuals who have contracted the disease and can transmit it to others. Recovered Population: Individuals who have recovered from the disease and are usually immune. Transmission Rate: The rate at which the disease spreads from infectious to susceptible individuals.
These components help in understanding and predicting the course of an outbreak, which is crucial for implementing effective public health interventions.
