Progress of risk assessment index systems on infectious disease

Risk assessment plays an essential role in the prevention and control of infectious diseases. A sound index system is critical to obtain accurate risk assessment results. The spread of different types of infectious diseases in various situations has complex influencing factors. Thus, the results of different risk assessment index system of infectious disease transmission could be varying. This paper summarizes the risk assessment index systems of infectious disease transmission established at home and abroad according to the transmission route and the specific situations in which they occur. This paper also quoted China's references to formulate a new index system for risk assessment of infectious disease transmission.