Compare the most likely cause of death for an individual born in 1900 and an individual born in 2006.
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In the 1900, the leading cause of death will be infectious diseases such as influenza and in 2006 the leading cause of death will be diseases of the heart.
Why were infectious diseases common in the 1900?
- In the 1900, science had not made such rapid discoveries and people did not care about sanitation or vaccination.
- Lack of sanitation and vaccination caused the spread of infectious diseases
Why were heart disease common in 2006?
- In 2006, with the advancement in technology, people either ate too much food and did less work which caused cholesterol build up leading to heart diseases.
- In other countries, stress lead to death by heart diseases.
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