Which of the following factors is not a reason why nations located along the Equator are more affected by disease?

Low literacy, unstable governments, and largely agricultural economies can make it harder for nations to prevent and treat disease. Advanced industrial economies generally have more resources and infrastructure for health care and disease control, so they are not a reason these nations would be more affected. The best answer is “Many of these nations have advanced industrial economies.”

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