Human behavior can influence the spread of infections from "summary" of An Unnatural History of Emerging Infections by Ron Barrett,George Armelagos (the late)
The way people behave can have a significant impact on how infections are spread throughout a population. This is a concept that has been observed time and time again throughout history. For example, the close proximity of humans to animals in agricultural settings has led to the transmission of diseases such as influenza and tuberculosis. Furthermore, the movement of people from rural areas to urban centers has also played a role in the spread of infections. The crowded living conditions in cities provide the perfect breeding ground for pathogens to thrive and spread from person to person. Additionally, the ease of travel in today's interconnected world means that diseases can quickly spread from one corner of the globe to another in a matter of hours. Human behaviors such as poor hygiene practice...
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