Episode 1281 • • 23:38 - 26:47
1281: Talkin' Loudy
Australian Syndemic Report, Social Interaction and Health Policy
A report from Victoria, Australia, describes citizens wearing masks on empty beaches, illustrating a high level of public submission. The Lancet has introduced the term "syndemic" to describe the interaction between biological and social factors in the pandemic. This framework suggests that social inequalities and non-communicable diseases significantly worsen health outcomes for SARS-CoV-2.