Up Until the Past Century, Why Was Mortality So High

question 213

Multiple Choice

Up until the past century, why was mortality so high in infancy and toddlerhood?

• A)accidents
• B)physical abuse
• C)susceptibility to infectious diseases
• D)malnutrition

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