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Peter Attia on Lifespan, Healthspan, and Outlive

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Understanding Factors Behind Doubling of Lifespan: Improvements in Childbirth and Fighting Sepsis

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The development of the light microscope and the discovery of antimicrobial agents revolutionized medicine in the late 19th century, increasing human lifespan. The randomized control trial introduced in the 1940s further advanced medicine 2.0, particularly in areas like oncology and cardiovascular disease. While medicine 2.0 excels in infectious diseases and acute injuries, it has struggled with chronic diseases. The improvement in childbirth and fighting sepsis have contributed significantly to the increase in lifespan. Progress in other areas has been slow or nonexistent.

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