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The World’s Greatest Fears [INFOGRAPHIC]

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What are the greatest fears by country? Today’s infographic shows that throughout the world, people are concerned about very different things.

By region, North Americans and Europeans are generally most fearful of inequality. However, each other region had their own number one perceived fear. Africans, not surprisingly, were most afraid of AIDS and other diseases. South Americans were most afraid of nuclear warfare and Asians were most afraid of pollution and environmental concerns. Lastly, people in the Middle East were most concerned about religious and ethnic hatred.

Key Takeaways From The World’s Greatest Fears

H/T Visual Capitalist

World's Greatest Fears Infographic

Infographic source: Easy Life Cover

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