In Its Broadest Terms, the Decline in Mortality Over the Past

question 12

Multiple Choice

In its broadest terms, the decline in mortality over the past 200 years has been due primarily to

• A) improved medical care.
• B) higher-quality water and better sewerage.
• C) vaccinations against infectious disease.
• D) control over the environment.

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