Which of the following statements correctly analyzes the long-term consequences of disease on humanity?
A. the death toll of a disease is often the most important consequence in both the short and long term
B. disease can lead to political economic and social changes extending beyond the immediate death toll.
C. diseases have few long term consequences as humanity often recovers quickly from any deaths
D. disease outbreaks lead to economic downturns but have little effect on political or social institutions