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Four theories: 1)genetic differences could make Americans more resistant to the virus, 2)Mexico and America are actually dealing with different viruses, 3)another pathogen in Mexico is combining with swine flu to make it more deadly there or 4)the US and Mexico measure statistics related to the outbreak differently.
Two more. Inferior health care and sanitary conditions. More reality-check info here.