A characteristic of health in medieval times was that:

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In medieval times, the major illnesses were caused by infections such as tuberculosis and cholera, which were rampant due to poor living conditions and lack of hygiene. Major illnesses such as heart disease were not common. Epidemics such as the plague, which were not localized and had a major effect on the population of Europe, were also common. Poor medical records were kept, but this did not mean that major illnesses were unknown. High rates of death were not restricted to the elderly.

A Characteristic of Health in Medieval Times Was That