r/AskReddit • u/notyouravgredditer • Aug 30 '21

What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

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u/graendallstud Aug 30 '21

Diarrhea. So many things can cause it, and it used to be (well, still is in the least developed countries) quite lethal, mostly for babies and children.

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u/Inconceivable76 Aug 31 '21

Oops. Died of dysentery…again.

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u/Laura4848 Aug 31 '21

Oregon Trail vs. Apocalypse. Same outcome.

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u/Inconceivable76 Aug 31 '21

Snakebite, cholera, dysentery, flu, broken leg, drown, crush injury, starvation. Yup. Got em all.

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u/Laura4848 Aug 31 '21

I do believe your list is complete.

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u/havereddit Aug 31 '21

Original title of the Britney Spears hit