The "in-between" generation (individuals born between 1915 and 1945) were subject to which of the following health challenges during their childhood? (Select all that apply.)
a. Polio
b. Lack of fluoride in the water causing teeth to be soft and cavity prone
c. "Pigeon Chest," a malformation of the rib cage due to a lack of vitamin D
d. Smallpox
e. HIV/AIDS
ANS: A, B, C
Polio was a major fear of this group; the polio vaccine was not available in the United States until 1955. In many areas water was not fluoridated. "Pigeon Chest" was common. Smallpox was a concern for the centenarians, not this generation. HIV/AIDS had not been identified in the early years of 1915-1945.
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