Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
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Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

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Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer examines the science and medical innovations that conquered some of the world's deadliest diseases and doubled life expectancies for many across the globe.

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Stato
In Corso
Lingua
English
Durata
60 min
Prima TV
May 11, 2021
Programmazione
Tuesday alle 20:00

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Episodi (1 Stagione · 4 Episodi)

Vaccines

Vaccines explores the history and use of vaccination, from early practices in Africa introduced to America during the slave trade and Thomas Jefferson's clinical trials, to the first anti-vax protests in the 19th century and COVID-19 today.

May 11, 2021

60 min

Medical Drugs

Learn about the surprisingly recent invention of medicine that combats illness directly, such as antibiotics. From the accidental discovery of penicillin to today's hunt for antivirals, this history underpins work to find COVID-19 treatments.

May 18, 2021

60 min

Data

Track the importance of data mapping and analysis in the quest to improve public health. The painstaking work of past data detectives made us aware of epidemic "curves" as well as the extent of health inequalities among different U.S. communities.

May 25, 2021

60 min

Behavior

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.

Jun 1, 2021

60 min

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