The primary victims of the influenza pandemic of 1918- 1919 were

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The primary victims of the influenza pandemic of 1918-1919 were young adults, particularly those between the ages of 20-40 years old. This is believed to be due to a unique characteristic of the virus that triggered an overreaction of the immune system in healthy adults, leading to a fatal cytokine storm. The pandemic affected people worldwide, not just residents of Spain (who were only reported on more extensively due to wartime censorship laws in other countries). Infants and the elderly were also at risk, but overall, it was young adults who were hit the hardest. While members of the military were certainly affected, as they were often living in close quarters and traveling frequently, they were not the primary victims.

The Primary Victims of the Influenza Pandemic of 1918- 1919