Black Death

The Black Plague not only took peoples lives, it also destroyed villages, cities, economies, and had drastic affects on the population. It had an adverse affect on certain professions as well. It makes sense to me that those in the professions of caring for the inflicted would see a decline in numbers. This disease invaded whatever was in its path. The ability of this horrific disease to attack was intensified simply through trade routes. Sanitation during this time was not anywhere what we are able to experience now. I feel very fortunate that we live in an era that is able to better control the breakouts of disease such as this. We have access to clean water and proper sanitation. That added to the fact we have made medical breakthroughs to ensure better care keep us safer than those that endured this horrible tragedy. It does concern me that it still threatens us, especially here in the West. I am convinced that those recommendations by the CDC, such as environmental controls, and public education can keep us safe.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/plague/info.htm