Question

which of the following describes an illness constantly present in a community?

• outbreak
• endemic
• epidemic
• pandemic

Explanation:

• Outbreak: A sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a particular area.
• Endemic: A disease that is constantly present in a particular community or population.
• Epidemic: A widespread outbreak of a disease in a particular area.
• Pandemic: A global outbreak of a disease.

Answer:

B. Endemic