Human Life Expectancy
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Life Expectancy, Infant Mortality, and Threats in Ancient Times
This chapter explores the difference between life expectancy and life span in ancient times, including high infant mortality rates, prevalence of violence and homicide, constant threat of starvation, presence of parasites and infections, absence of communicable diseases, and the surprising impact of agriculture on life expectancy.
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