Flattening the curve is a public health strategy used to slow down the spread of an infectious disease in order to prevent overwhelming health care systems. The curve being flattened refers to the epidemic curve, a visual representation of the number of infected people needing health care over time.
Flattening the curve is a public health strategy used to slow down the spread of an infectious disease in order to prevent overwhelming health care systems. The curve being flattened refers to the epidemic curve, a visual representation of the number of infected people needing health care over time.
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