Modelling epidemic diseases

J. Gani

doi:10.1111/j.1467-842X.2010.00586_1.x

Modelling epidemic diseases

J. Gani^*

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This paper traces the development of mathematical models for epidemics from the 18th century to the present day. The models are shown to be of use in predicting and controlling the spread of infection.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	321-329
Number of pages	9
Journal	Australian and New Zealand Journal of Statistics
Volume	52
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-842X.2010.00586_1.x
Publication status	Published - Sept 2010

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