Prior to World War II,the Greatest Cause of Death During

question 48

Multiple Choice

Prior to World War II,the greatest cause of death during wartime has been:

• A)trauma on the battlefield
• B)starvation
• C)dysentery
• D)wound infection
• E)microbial disease

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Consumer Price Index

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