TED-Ed: Will there be another pandemic in your lifetime? | TED-Ed

The video discusses the frequency and impact of pandemics from 1980 to 2020, including COVID-19, swine flu, and HIV/AIDS. It explores methods to estimate future pandemic probabilities using historical data and modeling. The likelihood of experiencing a pandemic in a lifetime is calculated, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and mitigation strategies. The video highlights the role of public health measures, vaccines, and future technologies in reducing pandemic risks.

Which of the following pandemics occurred between 1980 and 2020?

• The Spanish flu

• The 1918 flu

• The 2009 swine flu

• The Black Death

What is the estimated yearly risk of a COVID-19 level pandemic according to historical data?

• 5.0%

• 2.0%

• 0.5%

• 0.1%

What is a key factor in determining whether a spillover event becomes a pandemic?

• The color of the pathogen

• The type of pathogen

• The size of the animal reservoir

• The temperature of the environment

What is the probability of living through at least one more COVID-19 level pandemic in the next 75 years, assuming a 2% yearly risk?

• 22%

• 50%

• 92%

• 78%

How many undiscovered viruses are estimated to currently infect mammals and birds?

• 1.7 million

• 500,000

• 2.5 million

• 100,000

Which of the following is NOT a tool mentioned to make pandemics less destructive?

• Astrological predictions

• Early warning systems

• Contact tracing

• Universal vaccines

What is one way to reduce the risk of future pandemics?

• Ignoring animal reservoirs

• Reducing public health funding

• Increasing air travel

• Implementing global disease monitoring programs