pandemics
type: Concept
broader: epidemics

epidemics
type: Concept
definition: Epidemics can be defined as disease outbreaks that occur within given geographic areas, such as communities, villages, states, or territories, that spread to other areas. Epidemics can be caused by microorganisms (germs) in the form of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans, or parasites. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crisis Management; Epidemics]
narrower: pandemics
broader: disease outbreaks

disease outbreaks
type: Concept
narrower: epidemics

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: epidemics