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.
Punase Risti 2000. aasta 28. juuni aruande kohaselt suri 1999. aastal nakkushaigustesse umbes 160 korda rohkem inimesi kui loodusõnnetuste tagajärjel.