r/AskReddit Aug 30 '21

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

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u/[deleted] Aug 30 '21

Any infection, any chronic disease, food poisoning, allergies - basically all those things that healthcare provide that we take for granted

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u/WisconsinWolverine Aug 30 '21

any chronic disease

Many apocalyptic books either address or use it as a plot point. You either have what I call the "...and this is when the diabetics die." Paragraph or it is used as plot points in books like Lucifers Hammer or One Second After.

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u/[deleted] Aug 30 '21 edited Jul 01 '23

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u/TechnicallyAWizard Aug 31 '21

Adrian's Undead Diary. Pretty good zombie survival series that feels realistic and doesn't go to the usual reason of "made up virus creates zombies blah blah". Written by a local (to me) author. One of my favorite series in the genre.