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Some epidemiologists are not convinced they are seeing a stage 5 in the
epidemiologic transition. What counterargument do these researchers offer?
OA. A stage 5 epidemiologic transition could only occur after all countries on
Earth have reached stage 4.
O
B. Recent pandemics represent temporary setbacks, while disease control
has improved significantly in the last century.
C. A stage 5 epidemiologic transition would consist of increasing incidence of
lifestyle related diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.
O
D. Recent increases in infant mortality suggest many countries are shifting
back to stage 1 epidemiologic transition.
O E. There are regions experiencing NIR, which can only be achieved once a
country enters stage 5.