limiting the spread of disease

• Local– neighbourhood, village, town or city

  • Personal hygiene practices
  • Testing and tracking facilities
  • Safe health practices, e.g quarantine– staying home when sick, agriculture 
  • Cultural and spiritual beliefs  may influence medical advice
• Regional countries

  • The geography of the region influences the transmission of the pathogen
  • restriction of movement within and between states, 
  • seasonal variations  
  • proper sanitation facilities, access to clean water and proper food handling techniques, 
  • health programs, e.g. vaccinations
• Global- worldwide

  • communication between countries and with global health organisations  
  • Travel & migration of populations – quarantine measures and travel bans between countries, 
  • collaboration and development of vaccinations and medications