Yes, childhood mortality heavily skewed past life expectancies.
That skews the average. Though its true there is some improvement for those making it past 30, it's just not as remarkable as people imply by using the average. That's the thesis of the video
Doctors weren't even washing their hands after handling dead bodies in the 1800s and transferred diseases to the mother. And food + water used to be a lot less sanitary.
No one said lowering infant mortality isn't important, but is it mainly because or pharma drugs and injections? That doesn't appear to be the case.
You already said it yourself
That skews the average. Though its true there is some improvement for those making it past 30, it's just not as remarkable as people imply by using the average. That's the thesis of the video
Doctors weren't even washing their hands after handling dead bodies in the 1800s and transferred diseases to the mother. And food + water used to be a lot less sanitary.
No one said lowering infant mortality isn't important, but is it mainly because or pharma drugs and injections? That doesn't appear to be the case.
Have I been sick due to bacteria? Sure.