[Blood of Tyrants]

I disagree. If you survived the first 5 years of your life, you were likely to have a fairly long life.

[PghBaldy]

I agree. Much of the increase in average lifespan is due to children living longer.

[pepsi_junkie]

I disagree. If you survived the first 5 years of your life, you were likely to have a fairly long life.

I think that's true, child and infant mortality was off the charts and skews the average mortality age numbers significantly but if you got through that very vulnerable window people did okay. Comparable to the 19th century from what I've seen.