A Pandemic Occurs When the Number of Cases of a Disease

question 91

True/False

A pandemic occurs when the number of cases of a disease is much higher than expected, while an epidemic has occurred if a disease has spread across large geographical regions such as national borders.

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Definitions:

Adaptable

The ability to adjust to new conditions or changes in one's environment effectively.

Easy Child

A term in developmental psychology describing children who are generally calm, adaptable, and have a positive mood.

Undemanding

Requiring or posing little effort or stress; not challenging or taxing.

Contact Comfort

The psychological and physical comfort that an infant derives from being in close physical contact with its caregiver, highlighting the importance of touch in social and emotional development.