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What is death by consumption?

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Death by consumption is when you swallow something poisinus, too big, or sharp, and just generally dangerous, and you die

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Death by consumption was one of the most common killers of young adults in 19th century America;consumption is what is now known as tuberculosis.Consumption was characterized by fever, chills, flushing of the cheeks and a veracious cough
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