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Consumption is an archaic word for Tuberculosis (TB) which is a deadly bacterial infection mainly of the lungs which is treated nowadays with antibiotics.

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How do you use the word consumption in a sentence?

A lot of people complain about the high consumption of gasoline.


Why do we need to protect and conserve the environment?

we need to protect our environment becuase if we pollute the environment the plants will die and animals will die [herbivores]then omnivores will also die and also people will die without oxygen and food


How did Lionel Burnett's son die?

He died from Galloping Consumption-or Teberculosis.


Are oats toxic for consumption?

No, oats are not toxic for consumption. They are a nutritious and safe food choice for most people.


How many deaths are caused by alcohol a year?

Deaths can be caused by the abuse of alcohol, not by the moderate consumption of it. No one knows how many people die from the abuse of alcohol each year.


How taxation reduce consumption?

taxation helps in having fear of more consumption because of chance of losing more money so people reduce consumption .


What is a unit of consumption?

A unit of consumption relates to the family for sociology purposes. The number of people in a family is converted to another number, which always differs, known as the unit of consumption.


When prices go down people do what?

they increase consumption


How many people die from cirrhosis each year?

Approximately 1.3 million people worldwide die from cirrhosis each year. It is a serious condition that results from long-term damage to the liver and can be caused by various factors such as chronic alcohol consumption, viral infections, or fatty liver disease.


How did anne and Mary Boleyn die?

Anne was beheaded on false claims saying that she cheated on her husband King Henry VIII. Mary is not well-known so her death is not certain but like most people back than she probably die of consumption.


How is demand different from consumption?

Consumption is a specific type of demand - demand for goods and services.


Did Jim bowie die of consumption?

No, Jim Bowie did not die of consumption. He died from wounds sustained during the Battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836. Consumption, known today as tuberculosis, was a common cause of death in the 19th century, but it was not the cause of Bowie's demise. He was reportedly suffering from illness at the time of the battle, but it was his injuries that led to his death.