Asked by Charlanta Anescar-Desrosiers on Jul 18, 2024
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Which group or groups did the flu epidemic of 1918 strike most seriously?
A) the elderly and sick
B) middle-aged women
C) healthy young adults
D) children in poverty
Flu Epidemic
refers to widespread outbreaks of the influenza virus that can affect large populations across multiple continents, such as the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic.
Healthy Young Adults
Individuals typically aged between 18 and 35 who are in a stage of optimal physical health, often characterized by high levels of activity and low risk of disease.
- Understand the socio-political challenges and changes post-World War I, including the flu epidemic and the Seattle general strike.
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Jacob ManonJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The 1918 flu epidemic, often referred to as the Spanish Flu, was unusual because it struck healthy young adults particularly hard, unlike typical flu outbreaks that typically impact the elderly, very young, or those with pre-existing health conditions more severely.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the socio-political challenges and changes post-World War I, including the flu epidemic and the Seattle general strike.