In the course of the 20th century,medical advances resulted in a dramatic decline in the rate of death from infectious diseases,from over 50% in the middle of the 19th century to what percentage today?

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Medical advances such as vaccines, antibiotics, and improved sanitation have greatly reduced the incidence of infectious diseases, leading to a significant decline in death rates. Today, infectious diseases account for only a small percentage of overall deaths in developed countries. The 5% figure cited in choice A is consistent with current statistics on infectious disease mortality rates.

In the Course of the 20th Century,medical Advances Resulted in a Dramatic