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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Created By	Steven Johnson David Olusoga
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
Episode Runtime	1h 0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom, United States of America
Production Companies	Nutopia
Networks	PBS

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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