Population increase creates many new hosts for infectious diseases.This translates into:
A)a stronger global immune system and fewer infectious diseases.
B)the absence of new infectious diseases but an increase in reemerging diseases.
C)a greater diversity of infectious diseases.
D)widespread reemerging infectious diseases,but few novel diseases.

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As the population increases, there is a greater chance of contact between humans and animals, leading to the emergence of new infectious diseases. Additionally, increased travel and globalization allow for the spread of infectious diseases to new regions, leading to a greater diversity of diseases.

Population Increase Creates Many New Hosts for Infectious Diseases