According to a Red Cross report of June 28, 2000, during the preceding year, the number of people who died from infectious diseases was about 160 times greater than the number who died in natural disasters.
Menurut laporan Palang Merah tertanggal 28 Juni 2000, selama tahun sebelumnya, jumlah orang yang mati akibat penyakit menular kira - kira 160 kali lebih banyak daripada yang tewas dalam bencana alam.