When a disease is characterized as an "epidemic", it is best described by which word in the options below, considering the Greek words epi-, meaning "among" or "upon," and demos, meaning "people" or "district," from which the word "epidemic" comes from?(1 point)

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When it is first discovered
When it is first discovered

When it is widespread in the population
When it is widespread in the population

When it is scientifically examined
When it is scientifically examined

When it is found to be dangerous

Answer 1

The best description for an "epidemic" from the provided options is:

When it is widespread in the population.

This aligns with the meaning derived from the Greek roots of the word, indicating a disease that occurs among a large number of people in a particular area or population.