Q98) Diseases which are always present in certain location are called?

(a) Epidemic diseases

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(b) Endemic diseases

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(d) Chronic disease

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Solution

The correct option is B
(b) Endemic diseases

B)
Explanation: When a disease is prevalent in an area over long periods of time, it is considered to be endemic in that area. When the prevalence of disease is subject to wide fluctuations in time, it is considered to be epidemic during periods of high prevalence. Epidemics prevailing over wide geographic areas are called pandemics.

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