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COVID-19, the Built Environment, and Health.

Howard Frumkin
- 21 Jul 2021 - 
- Vol. 129, Iss: 7, pp 75001
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In this article, the authors describe how the built environment has both affected infectious disease transmission and evolved in response to infectious diseases, and the COVID-19 illustrates both dynamic dynamics.
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Background: Since the dawn of cities, the built environment has both affected infectious disease transmission and evolved in response to infectious diseases. COVID-19 illustrates both dynamics. The...

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What is the relationship between the built environment and respiratory health?

The built environment impacts respiratory health by influencing infectious disease transmission, as seen in the context of COVID-19, highlighting the interconnectedness between urban design and public health.

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