Diseases That Suddenly Become More Prevalent are Referred to as ________

Question

Diseases that suddenly become more prevalent are referred to as ________ diseases.
A) indirect
B) emerging
C) vector
D) common source

Accepted Answer

Emerging diseases refer to diseases that suddenly become more prevalent, often due to new environmental or social conditions. Indirect diseases refer to illnesses that are caused by factors such as poor nutrition or environmental pollution, but are not directly contagious. Vector diseases are those that are transmitted by vector organisms such as mosquitoes or ticks. Common source diseases are caused by exposure to a contaminated food or water source.