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The Irish Famine was worse in New York City

During the Irish Famine (1845-1852), over 20% of New York City's population died from starvation and related diseases. This was due in part to the city's lack of infrastructure and public health measures to cope with the influx of Irish immigrants fleeing the famine in Ireland. According to the New York City Health Department's records, between 1846 and 1850, over 50,000 people died in the city, with many more dying in nearby cities and towns.