Although we sometimes take the food system for granted because it generally does an acceptable job of protecting us from food contamination, the sheer complexity of the food system means that we must be aware of the ways in which it can fail. This is especially true for those with health that is compromised by chronic medical conditions.
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The Rising Risks of Cholera in Pakistan’s “Flood of the Century”
August 15th, 2010 
admin When floods happen, one of the most dangerous risks to the greatest number of people is the risk of Cholera. If untreated, the condition can rapidly be fatal so as the waters continue to remain high in Pakistan so do the risks of a Cholera pandemic.
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Tags: bacteria, bacterial infection, cholera, cholera epidemic, cholera outbreak, cholera vaccine, flood, natural disaster, water contamination 
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