Asked by Chaya Kohsuwan on Jun 12, 2024

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What presents the greatest health risk to a person living in a developing country? 

A)  unsanitary drinking water 
B)  diabetes 
C)  hantavirus 
D)  Ebola virus

Unsanitary Drinking Water

Drinking water that is contaminated with pathogens, chemicals, or wastes, posing health risks to consumers.

Developing Country

A nation with a lower living standard, underdeveloped industrial base, and low Human Development Index relative to other countries.

Hantavirus

A group of viruses transmitted to humans through rodents, causing various diseases including hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.

  • Recognize the association between financial destitution and health conditions, accentuating the effect of socio-economic variables on disease rates.
  • Recognize the critical role that sanitation and hygiene play in disease prevention.
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Karen ÞorvaldsdóttirJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Unsantitary drinking water is a major health risk in developing countries as it can lead to a wide range of waterborne illnesses such as cholera, typhoid fever, and dysentery. Access to clean drinking water is often limited or non-existent in developing countries, leading to high rates of illness and even death. Diabetes, hantavirus, and Ebola virus are all serious health risks, but they may not be as widespread or prevalent in developing countries as unsanitary drinking water.