Why are epidemics prevalent during a famine?

Forced use of decaying food

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Less disease resistance

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Lack of money

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Forced use of contaminated water

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The correct option is D Forced use of contaminated water
Widespread deaths due to starvation and epidemics characterise famines. These deaths are generally attributed to the consumption of contaminated water or decaying food and loss of resistance to diseases due to weakening from starvation.

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