Oral history indicates that prior to contact with Europeans, Indigenous People suffered from which of the following illnesses?

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Oral histories and archaeological evidence suggest that prior to European contact, Indigenous Peoples suffered from various health issues like arthritis and jaw abscesses, which are often associated with hard physical labor and dietary practices. Diseases such as smallpox and measles (B) were introduced by Europeans, leading to devastating epidemics among Indigenous populations who had no prior exposure and thus no immunity to these diseases.

Oral History Indicates That Prior to Contact with Europeans, Indigenous