Each of the Following Except _______ Influenced the Decline of Mortality

question 26

Multiple Choice

Each of the following except _______ influenced the decline of mortality in the United States prior to World War II.

• A) improved diet
• B) better hygiene
• C) availability of penicillin
• D) availability of smallpox vaccinations

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Definitions:

Assumptions

Beliefs or statements taken for granted without proof, often used as a basis for reasoning or argument.

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often resulting in prejudice against other cultures.

Cultural Pluralism

The coexistence of diverse cultures, where cultural differences are accepted and appreciated by the majority society.

Stereotyping

The act of assigning a fixed, oversimplified image or idea to a person or group, often based on limited information.