Syndemic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Syndemic is a noun meaning An aggregation of two or more diseases that interact synergistically within a population.
Meaning
An aggregation of two or more diseases that interact synergistically within a population.
More Meanings
- Describing such a situation
Example Sentences
The syndemic nature of the threat we face means that a more nuanced approach is needed if we are to protect the health of our communities.
In sum malnutrition, infectious disease, and cognitive impairment constitute a syndemic that is rooted in and perpetuates suboptimal social, political, and economic conditions.
The aggregation of these diseases on a background of social and economic disparity exacerbates the adverse effects of each separate disease. COVID-19 is not a pandemic. It is a syndemic.
Word Forms
- syndemics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include endemic, coinfection, twindemic, epidemic, copathogen, coendemicity.
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