When Was The Worst Time In History To Die?

The video explores the historical causes of human death, highlighting how these causes have evolved over time. It begins with the prehistory era, where injuries, infections, and parasites were prevalent. The agricultural era introduced animal-borne diseases and starvation. The urbanization era saw the spread of plagues due to increased travel and dense living conditions. In the current era, heart disease and cancer are common, but three persistent killers—violence, childbirth, and malaria—continue to claim lives. Despite advancements in medicine, these killers have been significant throughout history.

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