Understanding Life Expectancy in the 1800s: A Historical Perspective
Words: 579 3959There were numerous reasons why life expectancy in the 1800s was substantially lower than it is today. In sharp contrast to contemporary estimates, which frequently surpass 70 years, the average life expectancy at birth during this time was between 30 and 40 years. A number of historical social, economic, and medical factors might be blamed for this striking discrepancy. The high infant mortality rate in the 1800s was one of the main causes of the low life expectancy. Lack of […]