The epidemiological transition focuses on distinctive ________ at different stages of the demographic transition.
A) patterns of growth
B) causes of death
C) rates of growth
D) life expectancies
E) fertility rates

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The epidemiological transition is a shift from infectious diseases to chronic diseases as the leading cause of death. This shift occurs as countries go through different stages of the demographic transition, as their populations experience changes in birth and death rates. Therefore, the epidemiological transition focuses on the distinctive causes of death at different stages of the demographic transition.

The Epidemiological Transition Focuses on Distinctive ________ at Different Stages