👉 Epidemicalness is a concept in sociology that refers to the phenomenon of widespread or epidemic outbreaks of diseases. It describes how an infectious disease spreads from one person to another, leading to significant health effects and societal impacts. The term "epidemic" comes from Latin and means "in danger," referring to a situation where there are large numbers of people who are potentially infected but not yet showing symptoms. Epidemics can be both natural (such as a sudden outbreak of a common disease)