How did diarrhea kill so many people before and now it’s not that big of a deal?

Question

Title really, is it just that our diet is better and decent food is much more abundant or is it just general hygiene?

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Answer 1

We have better drugs and medical help for diarrhea. Back when, the body ran it’s course and without help, it killed people. Today you can go to doctor or an ER to get rehydrated and electrolytes.