Two Reasons for the Massive Decline in Native American Populations

question 18

Short Answer

Two reasons for the massive decline in Native American populations after European settlement began are ________ and ________.

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Definitions:

Asthma

A chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by recurring periods of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

Migraine Headaches

A type of headache marked by severe head pain, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.

Illness Anxiety Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness despite having minimal or no medical symptoms.

Somatic Symptoms

Physical symptoms that can occur with many mental health conditions and involve bodily sensations or pain that have no identifiable physical cause.