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A stage 5 epidemiologic transition could only occur after all countries on Earth have reached stage 4.
A stage 5 epidemiologic transition could only occur after all countries on Earth have reached stage 4.
Recent pandemics represent temporary setbacks, while disease control has improved significantly in the last century.
Recent pandemics represent temporary setbacks, while disease control has improved significantly in the last century.
A stage 5 epidemiologic transition would consist of increasing incidence of lifestyle related diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.
A stage 5 epidemiologic transition would consist of increasing incidence of lifestyle related diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Recent increases in infant mortality suggest many countries are shifting back to stage 1 epidemiologic transition.
Recent increases in infant mortality suggest many countries are shifting back to stage 1 epidemiologic transition.
There are regions experiencing NIR, which can only be achieved once a country enters stage 5.
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The counterargument that some epidemiologists offer against the notion of a stage 5 epidemiologic transition is:
Recent pandemics represent temporary setbacks, while disease control has improved significantly in the last century.
This response suggests that while there may be observable challenges due to recent pandemics, overall improvements in disease control and health outcomes indicate progress rather than a true shift to a new stage of the epidemiologic transition.
