The Most Serious Health Problem Faced by Indigenous Populations of the New

question 5

Multiple Choice

The most serious health problem faced by indigenous populations of the New World in the 16th century was:

• A) infectious disease
• B) malnutrition
• C) alcoholism
• D) mental illness

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