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Is fighting against COVID-19 enough?
Walter Kofler1,2, Oleg S Glazachev2, Heidi Lyshol3
1Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria.
Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
|November 12, 2020
Summary
Empirical epidemiology is crucial for controlling coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission. Future strategies require a complex, interdisciplinary approach, considering excess mortality and global solidarity for effective public health.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health Policy
- Global Health
Background:
- Empirical epidemiology tools are vital for controlling coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission.
- The paper comments on strategies for COVID-19 control, particularly before vaccines and treatments are available.
- Reducing COVID-19 mortality may cause unintended excess mortality from other causes due to healthcare system strain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for more complex, interdisciplinary COVID-19 control strategies.
- To highlight the need to understand the relationship between deaths from and with COVID-19.
- To emphasize the importance of global solidarity and integrated health approaches.
Main Methods:
- Commentary on existing literature and strategies.
- Analysis of potential side effects of mortality-focused strategies.
- Discussion of interdisciplinary and physiological approaches to prevention.
Main Results:
- Focusing solely on reducing COVID-19 mortality can lead to excess mortality from other causes.
- Understanding deaths 'from' vs. 'with' COVID-19 is crucial, especially for vulnerable populations.
- Integrated, interdisciplinary strategies are needed, incorporating global solidarity.
Conclusions:
- COVID-19 control requires complex, interdisciplinary strategies beyond simple transmission blocking.
- Addressing excess mortality and integrating global health perspectives are critical for long-term success.
- Physiological principles and global solidarity are essential components of effective pandemic response.
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