Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

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Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer — Season 1, Episode 4: Behavior

Documentary53 min1 season, 4 episodes1.0/10

Episode synopsis

Behavior examines the importance of public engagement during a health crisis, from the discovery that the simple act of handwashing could save lives in a 19th Century Viennese maternity hospital - to facemasks and lockdowns used to combat the Spanish flu 100 years ago, along with what we are experiencing today.

About Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

Explore the science and medical innovations that conquered some of the world's deadliest diseases and doubled life expectations for many across the globe.

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