Emerging diseases ____.

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Emerging diseases ____. ​

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Emerging diseases are caused by pathogens that have recently become a threat to human health. They typically have had limited impact in the past, but changes in human behavior, environmental factors, and/or genetic mutations can cause them to rapidly spread and cause illness or death. Examples of emerging diseases include Ebola, Zika, and COVID-19. Obesity and type 2 diabetes are not considered emerging diseases as they have been prevalent for many years. Also, emerging diseases are not exclusively caused by lifestyle factors or poor diet, as they can also be caused by infectious agents such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses.

Emerging Diseases ____. ​

Emerging Diseases ____.