Question

Which of the following was not a reason for the rapid spread of diseases and epidemics in the urban areas in the Gilded Age?

• A. Overcrowding of poor people in tenements
• B. Presence of disease-bearing mice, rats, flies, and other vermin in the slums.
• C. Poor air quality due to the rapid popularity of the car.
• D. Lack of widespread sanitation and facilities for daily washing and cleanliness.
• E. Lack of readily available inexpensive medical facilities.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Overcrowding of poor people in tenements

Responsible factors the rapid spread of diseases and epidemics in the urban areas in the Gilded Age include ecological changes, such as those due to agricultural or economic development or to anomalies in climate; human demographic changes and behavior; travel and commerce; technology and industry; microbial adaptation and change; and breakdown of public health measures.

The correct answer is A.