Which of the following statements best describes how endemic diseases impact a nation’s population? a. endemic diseases can result in decreasing population numbers: many people die from diseases, and others move away from or avoid moving to places where diseases are rampant. b. endemic diseases can result in increasing population numbers: people living in areas where certain diseases are prevalent tend to have more children because there is a risk that some will die. c. endemic diseases can result in decreasing population numbers: people living in areas where certain diseases are prevalent tend to have fewer children. d. endemic diseases can result in increasing population numbers: areas where certain diseases are prevalent attract more medical professional and researchers who move to these areas for jobs.

A. Endemic diseases can result in decreasing population numbers: many people die from diseases, and others move away from or avoid moving to places where diseases are rampant.

Explanation:

The endemic diseases are very dangerous diseases that spread among the population very quickly, and they can have devastating effects. Usually this type of diseases are common in the less developed countries, where the healthcare is on very low level, so the diseases are not prevented, nor the people are properly treated if they catch the disease.

This often results in humanitarian catastrophes where thousands or even millions of people can be badly affected or die from the endemic diseases. In order to balance things, the people usually try to have more children, but unfortunately lot of them die at a very young age, so the population is not rising, on contrary, it might actually decrease.

the answer is the last option or letter d)