Causes of Death for People in the Early Twentieth Century Vs. Those of the Early Twenty-First Century
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Pneumonia or influenza, 202.2
Tuberculosis, 194.4
Gastrointestinal infections, 142.7
Heart disease, 137.4
Cerebrovascular disease, 106.9
Nephropathies, 88.6
Accidents, 72.3
Cancer, 64
Senility, 50.2
Diphtheria, 40.3
Heart disease, 192.9
Cancer, 185.9
Noninfectious airways diseases, 44.6
Cerebrovascular disease, 41.8
Accidents, 38.2
Alzheimer's disease, 27
Diabetes, 22.3
Nephropathies, 16.3
Pneumonia or influenza, 16.2
Suicide, 12.2
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