Most people in rural areas are farmers, and when you have a disease like Guinea worm(a parasite) you are incapacitated unable to continue with your work. By preventing the hundreds of thousands of cases that we do each year, we are freeing up that many more people to farm so that they will have food and be able to take care of their families.
Based on the quote, how can widespread disease affect a country's economy?
A. It can help the economy by creating new jobs in healthcare
B. It can hurt the economy by removing the people from the workforce
C. It can hurt the economy by making people stay in agriculture
D. It can help the economy by increasing the availability of food
B. It can hurt the economy by removing the people from the workforce
Widespread disease can have a negative impact on a country's economy by incapacitating individuals and preventing them from being able to work and contribute to the workforce. This can lead to a decrease in productivity, economic growth, and overall development.