Today, more than a century after the onset of the Industrial Revolution, there has been an increase in the share of deaths caused by which of the following types of diseases?

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The increase in life expectancy and improvements in sanitation and medical care have led to a decrease in deaths caused by infectious diseases. However, there has been an increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer, partially due to changes in lifestyle and diet associated with modernization.

Today, More Than a Century After the Onset of the Industrial