How the Spanish Flu Killed More People than World War One

The video discusses the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918, which killed more people than World War I. It originated in a British Army hospital and spread rapidly due to troop movements and lack of wartime censorship in Spain. The flu was particularly deadly due to a cytokine storm triggered by the immune system, affecting healthy adults the most. The pandemic eventually subsided as the virus mutated into a milder form, leaving a significant historical legacy, including influencing the outcome of World War I and advancing the role of women in nursing.

Why is the Spanish flu considered more deadly than World War I?

• It killed more people in a shorter time.

• It affected only soldiers.

• It lasted longer than the war.

• It was more contagious than any other disease.

How did the Spanish flu get its name?

• It was most deadly in Spain.

• Spanish scientists discovered the virus.

• Spain was the first to report on it due to lack of censorship.

• It originated in Spain.

What made the Spanish flu spread so rapidly during World War I?

• The lack of medical facilities.

• The movement and close quarters of troops.

• The use of airplanes.

• The cold weather conditions.

What was unusual about the age group most affected by the 1918 influenza pandemic?

• It was most deadly for the elderly.

• It primarily affected infants.

• Healthy young adults were most affected.

• It only affected people over 50.

What is a cytokine storm?

• A weather phenomenon.

• A type of flu symptom.

• A severe immune reaction causing damage to the body.

• A mild immune response.

How did the ongoing war contribute to the deadliness of the Spanish flu?

• It facilitated the spread of more deadly strains.

• It reduced the number of people exposed to the virus.

• It allowed the virus to mutate into a milder form.

• It provided better medical care.

What was one of the long-term impacts of the Spanish flu on the medical profession?

• It led to the development of a vaccine.

• It resulted in stricter medical regulations.

• It increased the number of male doctors.

• It empowered the female nursing corps.