Talk:Death rates in the 20th century
Leading Causes
The 20th century saw a transition from infectious diseases to degenerative diseases such as cancer or diabetes as the leading cause of death in the developed world.[1] In 1900, the leading cause of death in the United States was Influenza with 202.2 deaths per 100,000 people followed by tuberculosis with 194.4, which is an easily curable illness today. In the middle of 20th century America, the leading cause of death was heart disease with an impressive 355.5 deaths per 100,000 followed by Cancer at 139.8 deaths per 100,000. Although death rates dropped significantly in the latter part of the 20th century, the leading killers are still constant. The United States saw 129.9 people per 100,000 die from heart disease in 2010 followed by cancer with 185.9 people per 100,000. [2]--Pepephend (talk) 22:40, 23 October 2012 (UTC)
References
- ^ "Mortality and Morbidity: Mortality in the 20th century". Australian Social Trends. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
- ^ Toro, Ross. "Leading Causes of Death in the US: 1900 - Present (Infographic) by Ross Toro, LiveScience contributor". Livescience. Retrieved October 18 2012.
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