Question

Which of the following statements best describes how endemic diseases impact a nation’s population?

A. Endemic diseases can result in decreasing population numbers: many people die from diseases, and others move away from or avoid moving to places where diseases are rampant.

B. Endemic diseases can result in increasing population numbers: people living in areas where certain diseases are prevalent tend to have more children because there is a risk that some will die.

C. Endemic diseases can result in decreasing population numbers: people living in areas where certain diseases are prevalent tend to have fewer children.

D. Endemic diseases can result in increasing population numbers: areas where certain diseases are prevalent attract more medical professional and researchers who move to these areas for jobs.

Answer 1

a

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Answer 2

Endemic diseases result in a decreasing population, so with that said you can rule out choices B and D.

Among the two left, letter A is the most appropriate answer. Not all endemic diseases have an effect on the number of children a population will have. So if we are speaking about endemic diseases in general, the answer is:

A. Endemic diseases can result in decreasing population numbers: many people die form diseases, and others move away from or avoid moving to places where diseases are rampant.