After decades of Republican victories, here’s how California became a blue state again
California hasn’t always been a lock for the Democratic presidential nominee. Republicans won the state in nearly every presidential election between 1952 and 1988. Ahead of an election that could see more blue in the Golden State than ever before, here’s ...
I added quotes. My links aren't just about third world countries. UK also has a high rate which reaches 50% with age. "The overall rate of Toxoplasma infection in England and Wales is between 23-33%, with evidence of regional variation. (Source: Epidemiology of toxoplasmosis in the U.K.) The seroprevalence of Toxoplasma infection in England and Wales is around 50% at the age of 60 years, with an annual increase of 0.5-1.0%. (Source: Epidemiology of toxoplasmosis in the U.K.) Around 300-450 cases of acute toxoplasmosis are reported each year in England and Wales, although seroprevalence studies suggest that toxoplasmosis is significantly underreported. (Source: Risk factors for acute toxoplasmosis in England and Wales)"
It's also as mentioned above underreported. Most people don't get tested for parasites. No I don't think smoking is good however if people aren't finding other sources to get rid of parasites they can cause even worse harm than smoking. And yes, nicotine kills parasites so if you were a smoker it would kill parasite.