How Long Has Health Care Existed on Earth?

The video explores the history of healthcare, starting with a 31,000-year-old amputation in Borneo, showing early human compassion and medical knowledge. It discusses healthcare's definition, highlighting its role in addressing both acute and chronic needs. Evidence from Homo erectus and Neanderthals shows that care for the sick and injured is ancient, with Neanderthals using medicinal plants. The video concludes by examining why early humans provided care, suggesting it was crucial for group survival and possibly driven by empathy.

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