Question

Which is likely the most serious problem associated with an epidemic?

Answer 1

Increased prescription of opioid medications led to widespread misuse of both prescription and non-prescription opioids before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option 2 "People often die from the diseases that spread". An epidimic is a disease that quickly spreads through a large number of people. The most serious problem of an epidimic is that the disease could cause people's death which could have devastating consequences in multiple countries and even the world.