In Germany in 1600, about ____ of children died before they reached adulthood; in the U.S. today this percentage is about _____.
A) 33%; 3%
B) 10%; 1%
C) 80%; 15%
D) 50%; 1%

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In Germany around 1600, it is estimated that about 50% of children did not survive to adulthood due to diseases, poor medical knowledge, and harsh living conditions. Today, in the U.S., advancements in medicine, nutrition, and public health have drastically reduced child mortality to about 1%.

In Germany in 1600, About ____ of Children Died Before