We may not have succeeded in finding the fabled elixir of life, but we have discovered several effective ways of extending the lifespan of human mortals. Chief among the factors for improving life expectancy are the provision of better living conditions, the adoption of better medicines and the reduction of preterm and infant mortality. This book explores how these and a wide spectrum of other factors have collectively contributed to extending human lifespans.
This book envisages a revolutionary development that transports us from the traditional practice of imprecise medical interventions to an epoch founded on a ‘grand and complementary mosaic of data, models, mechanisms and technology’ able to furnish comprehensive knowledge on how the human body works.