Question

Which of the following statements are true or false?
1. Endemic when it spreads across the globe is called a pandemic.
2. Epidemic is a disease that is permanently present in a region or population.

• A. Both I & II are true
• B. Both I & II are false
• C. I is true but II is false
• D. I is false but II is true

Hint:

Endemic diseases are consistently present in a specific region, while epidemics represent outbreaks above expected levels, and pandemics affect global populations.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

- Statement I is false. An endemic refers to a disease that is consistently present within a specific geographic area or population. When it spreads globally, it is called a pandemic, not an endemic. - Statement II is true. An epidemic refers to a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in a specific region or population. A disease that is permanently present in a population is referred to as an endemic. Thus, the correct answer is (d) I is false but II is true.