title: Spanish flu epidemic in 1918 in Geneva, Switzerland.
abstract: In Geneva, Switzerland, the Spanish flu epidemic affected more than 50% of the population. The mortality was higher among those aged between 20-49 years and among men. The socioeconomic impact was very important, as the outbreak led to severe dysfunctions, including in health services. This epidemic shows the socio-economical burden that may be associated with influenza and highlights the need for pandemic preparedness.
authors.affiliation: Chronic Diseases Teaching Unit, University Hospital, Internal Medicine Service, Geneva, Swizerland.
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Ammon
mesh_terms: D017281:Cost of Illness; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D004813:Epidemiology; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000453:epidemiology; D008889:Military Personnel; D015996:Survival Rate; D013557:Switzerland; D014857:Warfare