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Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

Series 1

Behaviour

Duration: 53 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for years

Documentary series about the effect of medicine on life expectancy. How the readiness of communities to engage with public messaging can have a significant impact on the spread of disease. Show more

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