SGU Doctors Say Increased Mobility is the Primary Cause of Global Disease

ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- More than half of doctors, veterinarians, and public health specialists responding to the first "One World, One Health, One Medicine" poll from St. George's University believe that a shrinking world is more at risk for a pandemic caused by emerging diseases, as more people travel, and no city is now more than 24 hours distance from each other.

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The international University recently polled its alumni from the Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine in response to a spate of news reports on new viruses and diseases, from Ebola in Africa, to West Nile fever in Dallas TX, cropping up across the world.

Question
Which of the following statements best reflects the reason for recent stories about Ebola in Africa, West Nile fever in Dallas, Texas, and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in Yosemite National Park?

Here are the results:
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Source: Poll of St. George's University alumni conducted March 2013

About St. George's University
St. George's University is a center of international education, drawing students and faculty from over 140 countries to the island of Grenada, West Indies. St. George's is affiliated with educational institutions worldwide, including in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Ireland. The University has contributed over 12,000 physicians, veterinarians, scientists, and public health and business professionals who are studying across the world. The University programs are accredited and approved by many governing authorities.  

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