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Science Debate Over Disease Terminology

Updated 2026-09-25 08:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientists debate the significance of using 'died with' versus 'died of' in describing disease-related deaths. The discussion highlights the need to focus on underlying causes rather than surface-level details.

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“Arguing over whether someone died ‘with’ or ‘of’ a disease gets us stuck on the last thing that happened.” write two Unbiased Science scientists.
2026-09-25 08:30 UTC
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