# Epidemic The autism epidemic is being called a myth by some, while others discuss the male loneliness epidemic and the UK's joblessness crisis. Meanwhile, traditional food is suggested as a way to reverse Nepal's diabetes epidemic. ### About Epidemic The topic 'Epidemic' broadly refers to the widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time, but in social media, it's often used metaphorically to describe any rapidly spreading phenomenon, issue, or trend. ### Insights - epidemic posts created is up 70.34% from the previous week. ### Engagements: [----------] (24h)  [Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/epidemic/time-series/interactions.tsv) Current Value: [----------] Daily Average: [----------] [--] Week: [----------] -20% [--] Month: [-------------] -65% [--] Months: [--------------] +9.60% [--] Year: [--------------] +362% 1-Year High: [-------------] on 2025-12-21 1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-10-19 Engagements by network (24h): Instagram: [-----] X: [---------] News: [-------] Reddit: [-----] YouTube: [----------] TikTok: [---------] ### Mentions: [-----] (24h)  [Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/epidemic/time-series/posts_active.tsv) Current Value: [-----] Daily Average: [-----] 1-Year High: [------] on 2025-12-22 1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-05-08 Mentions by network (24h): Instagram: [--] X: [---] News: [--] Reddit: [--] YouTube: [-----] TikTok: [---] ### Creators: [-----] (24h)  [Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/epidemic/time-series/contributors_active.tsv) [-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Epidemic in the last [--] hours which is down 2.70% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours Daily Average: [-----] 1-Year High: [-----] on 2025-12-22 1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-05-08 The most influential creators that mention Epidemic in the last [--] hours | Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements | | ------- | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- | | [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts) | [--] | [----------] | [--] | [---] | | [@creamcropzinelabel](/creator/youtube/creamcropzinelabel) | [--] | [---] | [--] | [--] | [View More](/list/creators/epidemic/100) ### Sentiment: 87%  [Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/epidemic/time-series/sentiment.tsv) Current Value: 87% Daily Average: 87% [--] Week: 48% -22% [--] Month: 85% -7% [--] Months: 85% -10% [--] Year: 85% +1% 1-Year High: 100% on 2025-03-02 1-Year Low: 50% on 2025-02-23 Most Supportive Themes: - Male Loneliness Epidemic: (25%) Discussions around the perceived epidemic of loneliness among men, often linked to societal changes, dating dynamics, and relationship expectations. - Autism Epidemic Concerns: (20%) Concerns and discussions regarding the rising rates of autism diagnoses, with varying perspectives on causes and prevalence. - Drug and Opioid Epidemics: (15%) Focus on the ongoing drug and opioid crises, including discussions on addiction, treatment, and societal impact. Most Critical Themes: - Immigration and Crime Concerns: (18%) Critical discussions linking immigration to crime rates and societal issues, often framed as an 'epidemic'. - Media and Political Narratives: (12%) Critiques of how media and political figures frame certain issues as 'epidemics', questioning the validity or intent behind these claims. - Public Health and Pandemic Response: (10%) Discussions and criticisms surrounding public health responses to various health crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and other infectious diseases. ### Top Epidemic News Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours *Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.* "Opinion The autism epidemic is a myth - The Washington Post Most new cases reflect mild or no significant impairment. Moderate and severe cases have declined" [News Link](https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/02/10/autism-spectrum-epidemic-diagnosis-research/) [@washingtonpost](/creator/x/washingtonpost) 2026-02-10T20:08Z 19.3M followers, 77.2K engagements "UK sleepwalking into joblessness epidemic Tesco boss warns Tesco The Guardian Ashwin Prasad says far fewer people in work than there could be with ministers just tinkering at the edges of problem" [News Link](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/feb/10/uk-sleepwalking-into-joblessness-epidemic-tesco-boss-unemployment) [@guardian](/creator/x/guardian) 2026-02-10T19:03Z 10.3M followers, [----] engagements "Traditional food could help reverse Nepals diabetes epidemic studies suggest Global health The Guardian With medication largely unaffordable in the country experts hope community support and a change in diet could reduce soaring type [--] diabetes rates" [News Link](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/feb/10/traditional-food-could-help-reverse-nepals-diabetes-epidemic-studies-suggest) [@guardian](/creator/x/guardian) 2026-02-10T17:23Z 10.3M followers, [----] engagements "How Sweden defied liberal outrage to crush the gang violence epidemic Confronted by one of Europes highest gun death rates a governing Right handed sweeping new powers to police" [News Link](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/10/how-sweden-defied-liberal-outrage-crush-the-gang-violence/) [@Telegraph](/creator/x/Telegraph) 2026-02-10T09:05Z 3.3M followers, 137.6K engagements ### Top Epidemic Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours *Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.* "@esjesjesj Lock him up throw away the keys. There is no epidemic of this happening. This if true isnt the same as letting someone come into the country and commit murder or release criminals from jail who then commit murder. Love to see the degens grasp at straws" [X Link](https://x.com/KMcK_berry/status/2021400881070211418) [@KMcK_berry](/creator/x/KMcK_berry) 2026-02-11T01:48Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "Last thing Adam Silver wants to see on the day before all-star break Commish gonna have to answer some tough questions at his press availability on this weekend Tanking epidemic" [X Link](https://x.com/TommyBeer/status/2021388273407402238) [@TommyBeer](/creator/x/TommyBeer) 2026-02-11T00:58Z 82.1K followers, 15.6K engagements "This is the problem. Weed should be decriminalized but high concentrations of THC should also be regulated. For example Colorado regulates weed serving sizes purchase limits and testing rules but theres no statewide cap on THC potency. Weed is driving an epidemic of psychosis and mania. Most weed prior to the 2000s was 5% potency. Now everything is 25%+ with some concentrates 90+. Most people still delude themselves into thinking their smoking the sub 5% weed from the 70s. The current stuff is literally Weed is driving an epidemic of psychosis and mania. Most weed prior to the 2000s was 5%" [X Link](https://x.com/shannonrwatts/status/2021388191706558847) [@shannonrwatts](/creator/x/shannonrwatts) 2026-02-11T00:57Z 549.4K followers, 23.9K engagements "MAHA is all in for LETLOW Im thrilled to have the support of the MAHA PAC in my run for U.S. Senate as we confront the chronic disease epidemic and stand with President Trump to Make America - and Louisiana - Healthy Again. Together we will turn this crisis around" [X Link](https://x.com/jbletlow/status/2021373403882491941) [@jbletlow](/creator/x/jbletlow) 2026-02-10T23:59Z 17.7K followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
Epidemic
The autism epidemic is being called a myth by some, while others discuss the male loneliness epidemic and the UK's joblessness crisis. Meanwhile, traditional food is suggested as a way to reverse Nepal's diabetes epidemic.
About Epidemic
The topic 'Epidemic' broadly refers to the widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time, but in social media, it's often used metaphorically to describe any rapidly spreading phenomenon, issue, or trend.
Insights
- epidemic posts created is up 70.34% from the previous week.
Engagements: [----------] (24h)
Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: [----------]
Daily Average: [----------]
[--] Week: [----------] -20%
[--] Month: [-------------] -65%
[--] Months: [--------------] +9.60%
[--] Year: [--------------] +362%
1-Year High: [-------------] on 2025-12-21
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-10-19
Engagements by network (24h): Instagram: [-----] X: [---------] News: [-------] Reddit: [-----] YouTube: [----------] TikTok: [---------]
Mentions: [-----] (24h)
Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: [-----]
Daily Average: [-----]
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-12-22
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-05-08
Mentions by network (24h): Instagram: [--] X: [---] News: [--] Reddit: [--] YouTube: [-----] TikTok: [---]
Creators: [-----] (24h)
Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Epidemic in the last [--] hours which is down 2.70% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-----]
1-Year High: [-----] on 2025-12-22
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-05-08
The most influential creators that mention Epidemic in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @upediashorts | [--] | [----------] | [--] | [---] |
| @creamcropzinelabel | [--] | [---] | [--] | [--] |
Sentiment: 87%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 87%
Daily Average: 87%
[--] Week: 48% -22%
[--] Month: 85% -7%
[--] Months: 85% -10%
[--] Year: 85% +1%
1-Year High: 100% on 2025-03-02
1-Year Low: 50% on 2025-02-23
Most Supportive Themes:
- Male Loneliness Epidemic: (25%) Discussions around the perceived epidemic of loneliness among men, often linked to societal changes, dating dynamics, and relationship expectations.
- Autism Epidemic Concerns: (20%) Concerns and discussions regarding the rising rates of autism diagnoses, with varying perspectives on causes and prevalence.
- Drug and Opioid Epidemics: (15%) Focus on the ongoing drug and opioid crises, including discussions on addiction, treatment, and societal impact.
Most Critical Themes:
- Immigration and Crime Concerns: (18%) Critical discussions linking immigration to crime rates and societal issues, often framed as an 'epidemic'.
- Media and Political Narratives: (12%) Critiques of how media and political figures frame certain issues as 'epidemics', questioning the validity or intent behind these claims.
- Public Health and Pandemic Response: (10%) Discussions and criticisms surrounding public health responses to various health crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and other infectious diseases.
Top Epidemic News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"Opinion The autism epidemic is a myth - The Washington Post Most new cases reflect mild or no significant impairment. Moderate and severe cases have declined"
News Link @washingtonpost 2026-02-10T20:08Z 19.3M followers, 77.2K engagements
"UK sleepwalking into joblessness epidemic Tesco boss warns Tesco The Guardian Ashwin Prasad says far fewer people in work than there could be with ministers just tinkering at the edges of problem"
News Link @guardian 2026-02-10T19:03Z 10.3M followers, [----] engagements
"Traditional food could help reverse Nepals diabetes epidemic studies suggest Global health The Guardian With medication largely unaffordable in the country experts hope community support and a change in diet could reduce soaring type [--] diabetes rates"
News Link @guardian 2026-02-10T17:23Z 10.3M followers, [----] engagements
"How Sweden defied liberal outrage to crush the gang violence epidemic Confronted by one of Europes highest gun death rates a governing Right handed sweeping new powers to police"
News Link @Telegraph 2026-02-10T09:05Z 3.3M followers, 137.6K engagements
Top Epidemic Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"@esjesjesj Lock him up throw away the keys. There is no epidemic of this happening. This if true isnt the same as letting someone come into the country and commit murder or release criminals from jail who then commit murder. Love to see the degens grasp at straws"
X Link @KMcK_berry 2026-02-11T01:48Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Last thing Adam Silver wants to see on the day before all-star break Commish gonna have to answer some tough questions at his press availability on this weekend Tanking epidemic"
X Link @TommyBeer 2026-02-11T00:58Z 82.1K followers, 15.6K engagements
"This is the problem. Weed should be decriminalized but high concentrations of THC should also be regulated. For example Colorado regulates weed serving sizes purchase limits and testing rules but theres no statewide cap on THC potency. Weed is driving an epidemic of psychosis and mania. Most weed prior to the 2000s was 5% potency. Now everything is 25%+ with some concentrates 90+. Most people still delude themselves into thinking their smoking the sub 5% weed from the 70s. The current stuff is literally Weed is driving an epidemic of psychosis and mania. Most weed prior to the 2000s was 5%"
X Link @shannonrwatts 2026-02-11T00:57Z 549.4K followers, 23.9K engagements
"MAHA is all in for LETLOW Im thrilled to have the support of the MAHA PAC in my run for U.S. Senate as we confront the chronic disease epidemic and stand with President Trump to Make America - and Louisiana - Healthy Again. Together we will turn this crisis around"
X Link @jbletlow 2026-02-10T23:59Z 17.7K followers, [----] engagements
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