The first major cause of declining mortality in the West was:
A) modern medicine.
B) improvements in hygiene.
C) vaccinations.
D) improvements in nutrition.

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Improvements in nutrition were the first major cause of declining mortality in the West, as better food availability and quality led to stronger immune systems and better overall health, reducing death rates before the widespread impact of modern medicine, hygiene, and vaccinations.

The First Major Cause of Declining Mortality in the West