IMPACT OF COVID-19 Pandemic to Public Health

Global economies, cultures, healthcare systems, and public health have all been significantly
impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These are some salient effects:

Overwhelmed Healthcare Systems: The virus's quick global spread put a strain on the world's
healthcare systems, resulting in overcrowded hospitals, a lack of staff and medical supplies, and
difficulties treating patients with COVID-19 as well as those with other illnesses.
Elevated Morbidity and Mortality: COVID-19 resulted in considerable disease and fatalities,
especially in susceptible groups like the elderly, people with preexisting medical issues, and
marginalized communities. The epidemic exacerbated already-existing inequities by bringing
attention to discrepancies in healthcare outcomes and access.
Mental Health Crisis: Anxiety, depression, stress, and other mental health problems have been
recorded at higher rates globally as a result of the epidemic. Elements The fear of infection,
sadness and loss, economic uncertainty, and social isolation are all factors that are contributing
to the mental health crisis.
Healthcare Service Disruption: In order to focus on COVID-19 reaction activities, non-urgent
medical services, elective operations, and regular medical visits were canceled or postponed.
Delays in the diagnosis and treatment of a number of medical illnesses resulted from this
interruption, which may have exacerbated long-term health effects.