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Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer Season 1 Episodes

  • 2021-2021
  • 1 Season
  • PBS
  • Documentary
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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.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

4 Episodes 2021 - 2021

Episode 1

Vaccines

Tue, May 11, 2021

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Episode 2

Medical Drugs

Tue, May 18, 2021

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Episode 3

Data

Tue, May 25, 2021

Tracking the importance of data mapping and analysis in improving public health.

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Episode 4

Behavior

Tue, Jun 1, 2021

The importance of persuading the public to protect themselves during health crises with hand washing, social distancing and grassroots campaigning.

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