Question

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows.
A world map titled Locations of Typhoid Fever Outbreaks. High endemicity, Medium endemicity, and Sporadic outbreaks are shown. Regions with High endemicity and Medium endemicity include Mexico, Central America, South America, Africa, and South Asia.

What does the map above tell us about the endemity of typhoid fever?
A.
There is greater occurrence of the disease in the Western Hemisphere.
B.
There is greater occurance of the disease in the Northern Hemisphere.
C.
Countries located in Equatorial regions are more likely to have incidents of typhoid fever.
D.
Typhoid fever is more rampant among Caucasian populations.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

The map shows high and medium endemicity in tropical/equatorial regions (Central and South America, Africa, South Asia), indicating typhoid is more common in equatorial areas rather than being tied to hemisphere or race.