In the first century of colonization, mortality rates among settlers were highest in which region?

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Mortality rates were highest in the South due to the prevalence of diseases such as malaria and yellow fever, as well as harsh living conditions and conflicts with Native American populations. New England and the middle colonies had more hospitable climates and were generally healthier, while the western frontier and Canada were not as heavily settled during this time period.

In the First Century of Colonization, Mortality Rates Among Settlers