1930 – Influenza, 48 States and District of Columbia (pneumonia was 88,770) –23,066

Compiled 12-30-2023 by Wayne Blanchard for upload to: http://www.usdeadlyevents.com/

 –23,066  U.S. Bureau of the Census. Mortality Statistics 1931. 1935. “Rate Table II” p. 69.

Narrative Information

 Influenza (CDC): “The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.” (CDC. Influenza (Flu). “Key Facts About Influenza (Flu).” 10-3-2017 update.)

Sources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Influenza (Flu). “Key Facts About Influenza (Flu).” 10-3-2017 update. Accessed 6-17-2018 at: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm )

United States Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce. Mortality Statistics 1931 (Thirty-Second Annual Report). Washington: GPO, 1935. Accessed 10-24-2013 at: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/vsushistorical/mortstatsh_1931.pdf

United States Census Bureau, Department of Commerce. History — Through the Decades (website). “1930 Fast Facts.” 10-18-2012 revision. Accessed 10-28-2013 at: http://www.census.gov/history/www/through_the_decades/fast_facts/1930_fast_facts.html