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Question
It is said, that diseases are spreading faster due to globalisation and increased movement of people. Justify the statement taking the example of H5N1 virus.
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Solution
Diseases are spreading faster due to globalisation and increased movement of people because it is responsible for rapid spreading of infectious diseases.
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