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| Q. |
What is the main reason why scarcity of clean food and water is a significant indirect effect of epidemics? |
| A. | It can lead to malnutrition and starvation, further weakening the population. |
| B. | It forces people to migrate to new areas, spreading the disease further. |
| C. | It increases the cost of healthcare, making it inaccessible to many. |
| D. | It leads to overpopulation of disease vectors like rats and mosquitoes. |
| Answer» A. It can lead to malnutrition and starvation, further weakening the population. | |
| Explanation: The disruption caused by epidemics often leads to a scarcity of clean food and water, which in turn results in malnutrition and starvation, highlighting a significant indirect impact. | |
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