Documentary

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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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

First Air Date

May 11, 2021

Last Air Date

June 1, 2021

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Language

English

Production Companies

Nutopia

Networks

PBS

Behavior
S01E04

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.

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