One of the dangers of living in a tenement was overcrowding caused unsanitary,and thus unhealthy,living conditions.
One major danger of living in a tenement was the spread of disease due to overcrowding and unsanitary conditions. Poor sanitation, lack of indoor plumbing, and the close quarters of multiple families led to rampant illnesses such as tuberculosis and pneumonia. Additionally, these living environments were often fire hazards, creating a grim reality for many residents.
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