In what ways have the economies and the health care systems impacted each other during these outbreaks?

In what ways have the economies and the health care systems impacted each other during these outbreaks?

Economies and healthcare systems have significantly impacted each other during a pandemic outbreak. For instance, during the Covid 19 pandemic, some healthcare systems were negatively affected by the lack of patients who were afraid of seeking health care in light of the looming danger of contracting covid-19. Generally, it can therefore be stated that the pandemic has weakened some healthcare systems (Moynihan et al., 2021).

Provide at least three examples that depict the risk factors for disease.

Risk factors for the disease include age, race & ethnicity, and social status.

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