Some epidemiologists are not convinced they are seeing a stage five in the epidemiologic transition what is the counter argument do these researchers offer

a. A stage five epidemiologic transition could only occur after after all countries on earth have reached stage four
b. Some pandemics represent temporary setback. Disease control has improved significantly in the last country.
c. Stage five epidemiologic transition with consist of increasing in of lifestyle related disease, such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases
d. An infant mortality, many countries are shifting back to stage one epidemiologic transitions.
e. There are regions experiencing NIR, which can be achieved once a country reaches is stage five

The counter argument offered by these researchers is:

b. Some pandemics represent temporary setbacks. Disease control has improved significantly in the last country.

This counter argument suggests that the current situation may be an anomaly caused by a specific pandemic or event and does not necessarily indicate a permanent shift to a stage five epidemiologic transition.