Health Practices in 1902

• Only 14% of homes had a bathtub

• More than 95% of births took place at home

• Most women washed their hair once a month

• The leading causes of death were:

  • Pneumonia and Influenza
  • Tuberculosis
  • Diarrhea
  • Heart Disease
  • Stroke

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