What category of diseases always exists within a population or geographical location?

a. Endemic
b. Epidemic
c. Pandemic
d. Infectious


a. Endemic
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Correct: Correct!
Incorrect: Increase of endemic diseases.
Incorrect: Diseases in different populations.
Incorrect: Can be endemic, epidemic, or pandemic.

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