Which of the following was not a medical innovation in the 1800s that improved the standard of living during the Industrial Revolution?(1 point)

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Edward Jenner developed a smallpox vaccine that led to a dramatic decrease in deaths.
Edward Jenner developed a smallpox vaccine that led to a dramatic decrease in deaths.

Louis Pasteur's germ theory of disease led governments to improve sanitation in cities.
Louis Pasteur's germ theory of disease led governments to improve sanitation in cities.

The invention of aspirin allowed doctors to effectively treat pain and fever.
The invention of aspirin allowed doctors to effectively treat pain and fever.

Bloodletting allowed doctors to equalize the humors of the body.

Answer 1

The statement that is not a medical innovation in the 1800s that improved the standard of living during the Industrial Revolution is:

Bloodletting allowed doctors to equalize the humors of the body.

While bloodletting was practiced for many centuries prior, it is not considered a medical innovation of the 1800s and did not contribute to improved standards of living; in fact, it often harmed patients rather than helping them. The other options mentioned are valid medical advancements that contributed to public health improvements during the Industrial Revolution.