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The portrayal of zombies in movies and TV shows has become a staple of pop culture, from the ravenous hordes in The Walking Dead to apocalyptic blockbusters like World War Z. These stories fuel fears about pandemics that could turn humans into mindless, flesh-eating monsters. While these scenarios are fictional, recent studies and surveys reveal how seriously some individuals consider the possibility of a real-world zombie crisis.
The Study: How Prepared Are U.S. States?
Amid these fears, a recent report by Canada Casino—a gambling website—attempted to evaluate how prepared each U.S. state might be if such an outbreak were to occur. The study ranked states based on a "zombie preparedness score" derived from six key metrics per 100,000 residents:
- Population density