McKeown's 1976) Research Attributed the Majority of the Secular Decline

question 15

Multiple Choice

McKeown's 1976) research attributed the majority of the secular decline in mortality rates in Europe and North America to

• A) better nutrition and housing.
• B) improved sanitary conditions.
• C) clean water and waste disposal.
• D) reduced exposure to diseases.
• E) better medical care.

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