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because we have better treatments and medicines.

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Did people in the past live longer than today?

No, people today generally live longer than people in the past due to advancements in healthcare, sanitation, and nutrition. Life expectancy has increased significantly over the years.


Do married people live longer?

Yes because I saw it on my favorite television show.They were just the happiest married people ever...sort of.


Why do people live longer now?

better health carepeople live longer now because the medical developments that helps humanity live more and be stronger, and another reason, is that before now, people didn't have a grocery story where they can buy food constantly, they had to hunt and collect food so they could eat. because of that they didn't have meals all the time and that hurt their bodies.People are living longer because there is much better health care now days. People Who are ill of near death can be treated.People are living longer because back then there wasn't much personal hygiene... People are living longer because of better healthcare and better awareness of things that are bad for the body.People are living longer today because of the advances in medicine and health education and promotion. People have learned that healthier lifestyles and better hygiene equate to longer lifespan. Additionally, with advanced medicine and treatments illnesses that once could lead to death can now be treated.Some ppl are healty, and that makes their bodies healthy, so it takes the body longer to wear out.Because of advances in medicene and technology, allowing the average person to live longer.Statistically, people are not living much longer; human life span is still about the same as it has always been. What has changed is that many more people are surviving to old age, primarily due to improvements in medical diagnosis, treatment and therapy.


Do small people live longer?

Yes, just like smaller dogs live longer, but if you eat mickyd's and KFC all the time, you may live a little shorter.


Do people from canada live longer than people from the US?

Oh, dude, statistically speaking, yeah, people from Canada do tend to live longer than folks from the US. I mean, they've got universal healthcare, poutine, and all that maple syrup - it's like the elixir of life up there, eh? But hey, who's keeping track, right? Just enjoy your Tim Hortons and don't worry too much about it.