In which geographic region is Chagas disease primarily found?

Chagas disease is primarily found in Latin America, where it is endemic and presents a significant public health challenge. The disease is caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected triatomine bugs, often referred to as "kissing bugs."

In Latin America, the conditions conducive to the lifecycle of the triatomine bug and the parasite's transmission are prevalent, including factors such as inadequate housing, particularly in rural areas where people live in close contact with these insects. The disease is less common in North America, Europe, and Australia, where the environmental conditions and presence of the triatomine vectors are not supportive of the parasite's lifecycle.

Given that Chagas disease has a higher incidence and greater prevalence in Latin American countries, this makes it the correct response to the question regarding its geographic distribution.