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Why do so many epidemics start in China?

QUESTION: Why do so many epidemics start in China?

ANSWER: China is a volatile mix of large numbers of people in close contact with many types of animals—and the germs they carry. Chinese prefer freshly killed meats, and live markets are ground zero for human contact with animal viruses. Add this to secretive policies and misinformation from the Chinese government, and you have the perfect storm for an animal-to-human viral epidemic.

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