A Characteristic of Health in Medieval Times Was That

question 98

Multiple Choice

A characteristic of health in medieval times was that:

• A) major illnesses were unknown because poor medical records were kept
• B) the highest rates of death were among the elderly
• C) epidemics such as the plague were localized and had a minor effect on the population of Europe
• D) the major illness was heart disease from poor eating habits
• E) the major illnesses such as tuberculosis and cholera were caused by infections

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