Historical Context Flashcards
What was the annual death rate in America around 1800-1900?
17 per 100
What was the annual death rate in America in 2000
8.7 per 1000
Describe the family dynamics in America during 1800-1900
Large extended families with generations living in the same home
Describe the family dynamics in America in 2000
Smaller families with 1/6 of Americans moving annually
What was the average life expectancy in America around 1800-1900?
47 years old
What was the average life expectancy in America in 2000?
77 years old
What percentage of deaths were from youth 14 years and younger in 1800-1900?
More than 50%
What percentage of deaths were from youth 14 years and younger in 2000?
Less than 2%
What were the primary causes of death in America during 1800-1900
Infectious diseases such as Tuberculosis, Typhoid Fever, Syphilis, and Pneumonia
What are the primary causes of death in America in 2000?
Chronic-degenerative diseases like Heart Disease, Cancer, Lung Disease
What is the leading cause of death in America in 2000 and its percentage?
Cancer, at 23%
what is the leading cause of death in America in 2000 and its percentage?
Heart Disease, at 29.6%
What is a common cause of stroke?
A blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or a leaking/bursting blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke)
Name the three main types of lung diseases
Airway diseases, lung tissue diseases, and lung circulation diseases
What were the population factoids for the elderly in 1800-1900 America?
Elderly made up 4% of the total population and 17% of the deaths
