The epidemiological transition, or public health transition, concludes that as nations become more developed, the leading cause of death shifts from ______________ to ______________.

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As nations develop, improvements in sanitation, healthcare, and nutrition reduce deaths from infectious diseases (microbial agents), leading to a rise in deaths from noncommunicable diseases such as heart disease and cancer.

The Epidemiological Transition, or Public Health Transition, Concludes That as Nations