The bubonic plague in Europe from 1334 to 1354,the small pox epidemic in 1707 that devastated the populations of Mexico and the West Indies,and today's worldwide AIDS epidemic are alike to the extent that all are.

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All three events are examples of "positive checks" on population growth, meaning they cause a reduction in population size. The bubonic plague and smallpox epidemics were highly contagious illnesses that killed a large percentage of those infected, leading to a decrease in population. The AIDS epidemic is also a significant cause of death and lowers the life expectancy of those infected, which can lead to a decrease in population growth. None of these events are primarily associated with sexual or racial minorities, and smallpox and the bubonic plague were not sexually transmitted diseases.

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