Which of the following statements correctly analyzes the long-term consequences of disease on humanity?(1 point)

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The death toll of a disease is often the most important consequence in both the short- and long-term.
The death toll of a disease is often the most important consequence in both the short- and long-term.

Disease can lead to political, economic, and social changes extending beyond the immediate death toll.
Disease can lead to political, economic, and social changes extending beyond the immediate death toll.

Disease outbreaks lead to economic downturns but have little effect on political or social institutions.
Disease outbreaks lead to economic downturns but have little effect on political or social institutions.

Diseases have few long-term consequences, as humanity often recovers quickly from any deaths.
Diseases have few long-term consequences, as humanity often recovers quickly from any deaths.

1 answer

The statement that correctly analyzes the long-term consequences of disease on humanity is:

"Disease can lead to political, economic, and social changes extending beyond the immediate death toll."

This statement acknowledges that the impact of disease is not limited to the immediate loss of life but also encompasses broader societal shifts that can occur as a result of epidemics or pandemics.