| 释义 |
geographic distribution of disease geographic distribution of diseaseThe relationship between the prevalence of a disease and specific geographical-environmental conditions. For example, goiter occurs in inland iodine-deficient areas of the U.S., and pulmonary hypertension occurs in those who reside at high altitude. Certain infectious diseases, such as leprosy, leishmaniasis, and Chagas disease, are endemic in specific tropical or subtropical areas. |