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Dispelling the Myth: Did humans have a longer lifespan in the past?

Contrary to popular myth, historical data and archeological evidence show that average life expectancy in ancient and medieval times was significantly shorter than today. So, did humans have a longer lifespan in the past? The evidence overwhelmingly says no, thanks to factors like high infant mortality and rampant disease.

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What time period had the lowest life expectancy?

For much of human history, global life expectancy was remarkably low, often hovering between 20 and 40 years. This is largely due to extremely high infant and child mortality rates rather than adults dying young. We explore **what time period had the lowest life expectancy** and the factors behind it.

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Did life expectancy used to be 30? The surprising truth behind a historical myth

While a common misconception suggests average human life expectancy once hovered around 30, this figure is highly misleading. This statistic is primarily skewed by high infant and child mortality rates, not because adults died young. Here's what the data truly reveals about historical lifespans and healthy aging.

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A Historical Look: What was the life expectancy of a human in 200 years ago?

200 years ago, around 1825, the average global life expectancy was a starkly different figure, hovering around just 30 years. This low number was driven primarily by high infant and child mortality rates, which offers crucial context for understanding what was the life expectancy of a human in 200 years ago.

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