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• Twentieth Century Britain

  Continued spread of bacterial and viral illnesses despite improved living conditions
• Spanish Flu Pandemic

  Approximately 30 million deaths worldwide; followed World War I
• Modern Bacterial Illnesses

  Examples include Ebola and Swine Flu, still pose significant threats
• Viral Illnesses


  Aids outbreak in the 1980s, spread through unprotected sex; scaremongering and misconceptions
• Scientific Progress


  Recognition of germs and their link to disease; advancements in understanding and combating illnesses
• Persistence of Beliefs


  Despite scientific explanations, some still attribute illnesses to punishment from God; highlights the ongoing influence of religion
• Living Conditions and Illness


  Living conditions remain a significant factor in determining the prevalence of illnesses throughout history