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It was an average largely brought down by childhood mortality. If you made it to ten you’d probably see thirty, if you made it to 25 you’d probably see 50ish.

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This (at least I think) exactly. There were so many deaths at birth/during childhood from things that are easily fixed now. I’ve also seen some places say if you made it to the teens, you’re pretty likely to hit 50ish.

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Are the other time periods not counting that?

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No they are, that is why we have an average lifespan of around 75 now.

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So then why does it matter that the average was brought down by higher child mortality? We’re just comparing average life spans, not adding conditions, right?

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