Despite widespread beliefs in the early 20th century that tuberculosis was a “Jewish disease,” Dr.
Maurice Fishberg argued that eastern European Jewish immigrants were in general healthier than other
groups. According to Kraut, statistical evidence from the time period indicated that Jews had different
patterns of longevity and morbidity than gentiles in the United States. What were some of the patterns of
morbidity and mortality that were suggested by the epidemiological evidence? Did they support Dr.
Fishberg’s arguments or the popular beliefs of the time? Be sure to cite statistical data from the reading
(such as epidemiological rates) to support your statements.
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