Since 1900, Cardio Vascular Disease has been the number 1 killer in the United States for every year but 1918.

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Since 1900, Cardio Vascular Disease has been the number 1 killer in the United States for every year but 1918.

What was the number 1 killer in 1918? I am a science teacher and got this info from a reputable site. However I can't find out what the deal was with 1918. If you find the answer, can you provide a website? Thank you in advance!

2006-09-02 16:50:39 · 3 answers · asked by Uncle Heinrich the Great 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases

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There was a massive influenza outbreak in 1918.

2006-09-02 16:56:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋

The Influenza pandemic or 'The Spanish Lady' of 1918 killed 40 million people world wide ending WW1 everyone was too sick to fight. 675,000 Americans died stateside.

2006-09-02 17:03:32 · answer #2 · answered by robyn o 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The Spanish Flu -- resembles the avian flu (Bird Flu)

2006-09-02 16:56:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋