Before 1900,the most common causes of death in the United States were

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Before 1900, infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, pneumonia and influenza were the leading causes of death in the United States. This was due to the lack of effective medical treatments, poor sanitation and living conditions, and the high prevalence of these diseases in the population. Chronic diseases, accidents and trauma, infant and maternal mortality and diseases of old age were also significant causes of death, but not as much as infectious diseases.

Before 1900,the Most Common Causes of Death in the United