Ashique VADAKKUVEETTIL, Central University of Tamil Nadu, India
Aakriti GROVER, Central University of Tamil Nadu, India
Shahnaz BASHEER, Central University of Tamil Nadu, India
Communicable Diseases (CDs), also known as transmissible diseases or infectious diseases, are illnesses that cause by the presence and growth of pathogenic biologic agents in humans. CDs are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in most developing countries as disease patterns frequently change due to seasonal variation. The mechanisms responsible for the epidemiological consequences of this seasonal variation are poorly understood. Accurate data on communicable diseases must be examined to determine the current burden as well as seasonality. This paper presents data about the trends in mortality and incidence rates of various communicable diseases in Kerala's Kozhikode district from 1996 to 2019. Required data has been collected from the office of the District Medical Officer (DMO), Kozhikode. Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs) within the period of study have also been discussed. The results show certain diseases are on the decline, while others are on the rise. Every year, Acute Diarrheal Disease (ADD) has the highest incidence. Regarding Malaria, there is a downward trend, whereas the incidence rate of Dengue fever is rising. Recently, Japanese Encephalitis (JE) has been reported in the district, and the government may be able to control it by introducing vaccination. The government should know each disease's trend to combat it effectively.
Keywords: Communicable Diseases|Tropical Diseases|Emerging Infectious Diseases|Health
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