It might be TRUE, sorry if i'm wrong lol
You don't specify which type of disease, but considering infectious diseases, there are some crucial things to bear in mind:
- Wash your hands often
- Get vaccinated
- Use antibiotics sensibly ( that is, take them only when prescribed)
- Stay at home if you have signs and symptoms of an infection
- Disinfect the "hot zones" of your house ( that is bathroom and kitchen)
- Don't share personal items
While today we see it as a moral issue, the South back in the Antebellum era saw it as an economical issue.
Former President Jimmy Carter was defeated by Reagan in the Election of 1980.