We are living in 21st Century and now with the help of development in medical as well as every other industries, our life has became more comfortable to live. But it was not same back then. Back in the time life expectancy of people was not so long. Gradually it started to increase as a result of increasing development in medical and hygienic field.
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Life expectancy Back in early 1800s
During 1800-1850 the life expectancy of peoples was not so long. According to reports, people tends to live for only about 30-35 years. Can you imagine how short it was. And what if it's still the same in this century. Thanks to the improved technology.
The reason for this short lifespan is mainly because of poor hygienic condition.
Because of poor hygiene, there was more chances of parasites, bacteria , virus to attack the host body. And due to poor quality and not so developed medical industries, it was not easy to get rid of even low harmful disease like fever.
Chickenpox and polio was a lethal disease but now it's rare. This is how antibiotics uses to save life.
During that time, even a fever may be fatal and leads you to death.
Life expectancy in 21st Century
With passing time peoples started understanding about the hygienic measures and started developing antibiotics which directly lead to increase in life span.
During 19th century, in increased to 44 years( both sexes). There are some reports that shows the rate according to time passed. You can see it here.
And now in the time we are living, life expectancy is almost about 72 years. You can imagine how the statistics changed almost twice from 18th century. This is mainly because of higher understanding of hygienic conditions, improved medical facilities etc. People are smart as compared from the 18th century and with the help of internet they get the needed information by only one click.
But also the number of diseases are increasing, new diseases are transmitting from animals to humans but it's curable with the provided medical attention.
Recently Corona virus is spreading worldwide and it's believed to be originated from bats. And if we still be consuming each and every alive animals, the consequences will be even worst
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