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How much shorter was a miners lifespan than that of an average persons?

Updated: 8/21/2019
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Brooklynneff

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In Bolivia, where the average lifespan is 67 years, a miner could be expected to live only 35-40 years.

"The expected lifespan of a miner once they begin work in the Potosi mines is only 10 years. "

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