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Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

Data

Season 1 Episode 3

Track the importance of data mapping and analysis in the quest to improve public health. The painstaking work of past data detectives made us aware of epidemic "curves" as well as the extent of health inequalities among different U.S. communities.

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Friday Mar 29, 10:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore
Saturday Mar 30, 7:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore
Saturday Mar 30, 12:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore
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