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Yes, the 1918/1919 influenza killed an estimated 20 million people worldwide, many more than died in WW I

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What is the name of a flu epidemic in 1818?

Spanish Influenza a.k.a the Black Death


In the 2008 movie Twilight what flu strain caused Edward Cullen's death?

Edward Cullen was almost killed by swine flu*EDIT*Actually, Edward Cullen was almost killed by the Spanish Influenza in 1918. I don't blame you for the mess up. :)


How did Edwards parents die twilight?

they died from the Spanish Influenza epidemic in 1918.


Which pandemic had the most effect on the economy the Black Death or the Spanish Influenza?

Spanish Influenza, the Black Plague had approximately 75 million deaths while the Spanish Influenza had approximately 100 million deathsAnswer:The Black Death is estimated to have killed 30% to 60% of Europe's population and reducing the world's population from an estimated 450 million by more than 20% to between 350 and 375 million. This created a series of religious, social and economic upheavals impacting subsequent European history. It took 150 years for Europe's population to recover.While the Spanish flu is estimated that anywhere from 50 to 100 million people were killed worldwide this only represents about 3% of the world's population (approximately 1.6 billion at the time), died of the disease. No impacts parallel to those of the Black Death were observed.


What was the cause of death in the early 1900s?

the caused of death in the 1900s was mainly because they didn't have the technology that we have now. there was more deaths because of The Spanish Influenza ,Weather Events and Immigration.


How common was the 1919 biggest killer in 1992?

The 1918 flu pandemic (the Spanish Flu) was an influenza pandemic that spread widely across the world. The pandemic lasted from March 1918 to June 1920. The influenza pandemic of 1918-1919 killed more people than the Great War, known today as World War 1 at somewhere between 20 and 40 million people. It has been cited as the most devastating epidemic in recorded world history. More people died of influenza in a single year than in four-years of the Black Death Bubonic Plague from 1347 to 1351. Known as "Spanish Flu" or "La Grippe" the influenza of 1918-1919 was a global disaster.


Is the spanish influenza a plague?

The Spanish influenza was a severe worldwide flu pandemic that occurred in 1918, causing millions of deaths. While it had devastating consequences, it is more commonly referred to as a pandemic rather than a plague, as plagues are typically associated with infectious diseases that spread rapidly and cause widespread illness and death over an extended period of time.


What were the contagious diseases in world war 1?

Trench Foot Trench Fever Influenza (multiple types) Shell Shock


What was the leading cause of death in the us 1906?

Pneumonia and influenza,


What is the number six death causer in the US?

Pneumonia, Influenza.


How did illness add to the death toll during the last months of the war?

The war ended in 1918. That coincided with the outbreak of Spanish Influenza. The outbreak turned into an epidemic. The death toll of both soldiers and civilians increased drastically because of the disease.


Was Edward Cullen turned in twilight?

Yes, Edward Cullen was turned into a vampire by Carlisle Cullen in the "Twilight" series. Carlisle bit Edward when he was on the verge of death due to Spanish influenza in 1918.