+A **pandemic** is a [Disease](/wiki/disease) outbreak that spreads across continents or worldwide, affecting a substantial portion of the population. It represents a global [Public Health](/wiki/public_health) emergency, often leading to significant societal disruption.
+## See also
+- [Epidemic](/wiki/epidemic)
+- [Contagion](/wiki/contagion)
+- [Quarantine](/wiki/quarantine)
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