More recently, the death rate has fallen because of the availability of more food and medical advances.
Answer the question below:


Ian's town had fewer deaths this year since the food supply changed, which means that this year the food amounts were increased or decreased? 


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More recently, the death rate has fallen because of the availability of more food and medical advances.
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Answer the question below:


Ian's town had fewer deaths this year since the food supply changed, which means that this year the food amounts were increased or decreased? 


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