In India and in other countries in Asia and Northern Africa, Hansen disease (leprosy) is present at rates that vary little from year to year. This is an example of a disease that is
1. Endemic.
2. Epidemic.
3. Pandemic.
4. Terrademic.
ANS: 1
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