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Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
Behavior
Ep4 | 53m 6s
Learn the importance of persuading the public to protect themselves during health crises.
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Behavior
Ep4 | 53m 6s
Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
Data
Ep3 | 53m 6s
Track the importance of data mapping and analysis in the quest to improve public health.
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Data
Ep3 | 53m 6s
Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
Medical Drugs
Ep2 | 53m 6s
Learn about the surprisingly recent invention of medicine that combats illness directly.
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Medical Drugs
Ep2 | 53m 6s

Discover the story of a public health revolution that doubled the human lifespan.

Discover the little-known story of the innovations in science and medicine that doubled the human lifespan in less than a century, and celebrate the unsung heroes of public health who believed change was possible and acted on it.

Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
Behavior
Ep4 | 53m 6s
Learn the importance of persuading the public to protect themselves during health crises.
Valley PBS Passport
This video is currently available with Valley PBS Passport.
Become A Member Learn More
Behavior
Ep4 | 53m 6s
Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
Data
Ep3 | 53m 6s
Track the importance of data mapping and analysis in the quest to improve public health.
Valley PBS Passport
This video is currently available with Valley PBS Passport.
Become A Member Learn More
Data
Ep3 | 53m 6s
Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
Medical Drugs
Ep2 | 53m 6s
Learn about the surprisingly recent invention of medicine that combats illness directly.
Valley PBS Passport
This video is currently available with Valley PBS Passport.
Become A Member Learn More
Medical Drugs
Ep2 | 53m 6s

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