Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer — Season 1, Episode 4: Behavior
Documentary • 53 min • 1 season, 4 episodes • ★ 1.0/10
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.