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What makes mexico's swine flu
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Scientists engaged in investigation of the current
swine flu epidemic have begun with the direct question of why the flu
affects Mexico with more intensity than other countries. There are more
cases of the flu in Mexico, and more deaths, when seen in proportion,
to the rest of North America. There has to be a reason to this that
provides useful information to those on the front lines of the battle.
Comparing Mexico to the rest of North America however, is not as simple
as it might seem. Researchers in the US
working in partnership with institutions in Mexico feel that there are
not enough swine flu infections at this time to learn anything from.
There need to be thousands of cases before a proper representative
average is able to be taken.The reason for all the numbers coming out
of Mexico could just be because of the fact that the disease started in
Mexico and has had a longer time in the region than in the US.
Scientific opinions usually cannot be made without adequate
representative samples. In addition, accurate sample-taking is
difficult amid all the commotion surrounding swine flu. There could be
deaths included in the swine flu account, that do not come from swine
flu, but instead come from other causes. The people who die of |
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