In 1850, it is estimated that smallpox was responsible for around 400,000 deaths annually worldwide, but specific figures for that exact year can be difficult to ascertain. The disease was a significant cause of mortality during that period, especially in populations with low vaccination rates. Efforts to control smallpox through vaccination were still in their early stages, leading to high mortality rates in many regions.
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