A century ago, people primarily died from _____, while today people generally die from _____.
A)infectious diseases and accidents; lifestyle diseases
B)lifestyle diseases; infectious diseases and accidents
C)lifestyle diseases; suicide and accidents
D)suicide and accidents; infectious diseases

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This is supported by various studies and statistics, which show that advances in medicine and healthcare have greatly reduced the mortality rates from infectious diseases, while lifestyle-related conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes have become leading causes of death. Accidents, both intentional and unintentional, also continue to be a major cause of death.

A Century Ago, People Primarily Died from _____, While Today