12/22/2025
Note that antibiotics is NOT a reason for the drop in mortality from influenza.
"The dramatic reduction in mortality from influenza and pneumonia between 1900 and 1975 was almost certainly the result of a broad array of public health improvements.
These include:
Development of sanitation infrastructure (including clean water and waste removal)
Improved housing and nutrition
Expansion of hospital care and supportive treatments such as oxygen therapy
Rising standards of living and greater access to medical care."
What the Numbers from 1900 to 2020 Tell Us