Which was the leading cause of death in the United States in 1900?
A) Major cardiovascular-renal disease
B) Influenza and pneumonia
C) Tuberculosis
D) Gastritis, duodenitis, enteritis, and colitis
Ans: A
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The leading cause of death in 1900 was major cardiovascular-renal disease followed by influenza and pneumonia; tuberculosis; and gastritis, duodenitis, enteritis, and colitis.
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