spread of disease
noun phraseUK /sprɛd əv dɪˈziːz/
US /sprɛd əv dɪˈziːz/
The spread of disease is when germs pass from one person to another and make more people sick.
Washing your hands helps stop the spread of disease.
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2. The way an illness moves through a group of people or animals over time.
Scientists studied the spread of disease among the birds.
3. The growing reach of a health problem from one place to another.
Travel can speed up the spread of disease across countries.
4. The passing of germs through touching, coughing, or dirty water.
Clean water is important to prevent the spread of disease.