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Posted Sun Jan 13 2008: from Reuters UK: U.N. says prepare for big flu pandemic economic hit http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1200258067 "Most countries have now focused on pandemic as a potential cause of catastrophe and have done some planning. But the quality of the plans is patchy and too few of them pay attention to economic and social consequences," he told BBC radio. "The economic consequences could be up to $2 trillion (1 trillion pounds) -- up to 5 percent of global GDP removed," he said, reiterating previous World Bank and UN estimates. [Read more stories about: pandemic] New!: No reader quips yet -- be the first! Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

The ApocaDocs say: We wonder what the lives of those killed are worth, in terms of GDP. But to get people to sit up and take notice, there's nothing like a "pocketbook issue" of two trillion dollars.... NEXT> More stories: Invasive beetle attacks redbay trees Oil shale rises again in Western Colorado (U.N. says prepare for big flu pandemic economic hit) Catastrophic Bee de-populations 'Islamic Jesus' hits Iranian movie screens Want to explore more? Try the PaniCloud!

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