Are viruses transmitted more because the world population is increasing?

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Are viruses transmitted more because the world population is increasing?

Evaluate according to the malthusian model.

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Malthusian model: The theory of Malthusian was related to population growth. He explained that the population growth is highly exponential, and the growth associated with food supply or the other resources are completely linear. This theory was derived from political and economic thought.

 

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