The Cdc Defines an Epidemic As a Sudden and Unexpected Increase In the Number of Disease
Cases In a Specific Geographic Area. Epidemics Include Diseases Like Smallpox, Measles, and Polio, To
Name Just a Few. This Doesn't Mean That an Epidemic Illness Has to Be Communicable. the Outbreaks Of
West Nile Fever and Obesity Are Also Referred to As Epidemics. If a Disease or Particular Health-Related
Activity (E.G., Smoking) Is Clearly Above the Anticipated Prevalence In a Community or Area, It May Be
Considered an Epidemic. In This Paper Discuss the Impact of Epidemics on Mental and Developmental
Health In Parents and Children.