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Yes, the San Gabriel Mission, like many other missions in California, faced significant challenges with disease. Native populations were often exposed to European diseases such as smallpox and measles, to which they had no immunity, leading to high mortality rates. Additionally, the crowded and unsanitary conditions within the mission contributed to the spread of illnesses among both Native Americans and missionaries. These health crises significantly impacted the mission's population and its ability to function effectively.

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