Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
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.
- 2021-2021
- 1 season
- PBS
- Documentary
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
4 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
Vaccines
Tue, May 11, 2021
Episode 2
Medical Drugs
Tue, May 18, 2021
Episode 3
Data
Tue, May 25, 2021
Tracking the importance of data mapping and analysis in improving public health.
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.
