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Aging in America: Survive or Thrive
Animated History of Longevity
This animated sequence illustrates the dramatic rise in longevity throughout history. From Ancient Times to the Middle Ages through the Industrial Revolution and up until the start of the 20th Century, life expectancy has steadily increased. However, the rise has been dramatic in recent years. There has been a greater gain in life expectancy in the last century than in the previous 5000 years.
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Aging in America: Survive or Thrive is a one-hour documentary narrated by Martin Sheen.