You mention "population structure". I think this is an area which the field of epidemiology could benefit from better understanding. Not so much for the present question, but for understanding the potential course of future epidemics/pandemics, and identifying the most effective interventions before vaccines become widely available. What groups have the highest density of contacts? How are they interconnected? How does a pathogen spread from one interconnected group to another? Are limited resources better spent protecting vulnerable groups directly, or by preventing it from reaching them in the first place?
Data on population structure seems had to come by—I think because it's hard to acquire. I'd love to hear of research being done in the area.
You mention "population structure". I think this is an area which the field of epidemiology could benefit from better understanding. Not so much for the present question, but for understanding the potential course of future epidemics/pandemics, and identifying the most effective interventions before vaccines become widely available. What groups have the highest density of contacts? How are they interconnected? How does a pathogen spread from one interconnected group to another? Are limited resources better spent protecting vulnerable groups directly, or by preventing it from reaching them in the first place?
Data on population structure seems had to come by—I think because it's hard to acquire. I'd love to hear of research being done in the area.