The Decline of Mortality in Europe

This book examines the remarkable decline of mortality in Europe which began in the nineteenth century and continued in an uninterrupted fashion, into the early twentieth century. Some scholars stress the importance of imporved nutrition, levels of income, and living standards as the crucial factors. Others consider public health, social organization, and scientific advances to be more significant. This volume brings light to the different positions held on these various issues, describes advances made in the field, and indicates directions for future research.