The Decline in the Death Rate from Infectious Diseases by the End

question 41

Multiple Choice

The decline in the death rate from infectious diseases by the end of the 19th century was largely the result of

• A) the development of antibiotics.
• B) advances in medical treatment.
• C) changing definitions of disease states in the medical community.
• D) preventive measures.

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