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4000 BCE
Primitive Times
Through this time people believed that spirts and demons were the cause of sickness. Also Herbs and Plants were used as medicine. Lastly, people used morphine for pain which is still used today. Average life span 20 years. -
3000 BCE
Ancient Egyptians
At this time the Egyptians were the earliest people known to keep accurate health records. They also called upon the Gods to heal those who were sick. Physicians were also priest who studied medical in temples. Average life span 20-30 years old. -
200 BCE
Ancient Greeks
The people began modern medicine science. They all created an organized method to observe the human body. Lastly, they stressed diets to prevent diseases. Average life span 25-35 years. -
220
Ancient Chinese
Due to their religious the people were prohibited to any dissection. They also carefully monitored their pulses to determine what kind of condition there body was in. Lastly, they began the search for medical reasons for illness. Average life span 20-30 years -
410
Ancient Romans`
Early hospitals were developed when physicians cared for ill people in their homes. They also began public health and sanitation systems. Lastly, they dissected animals and determined the function of some muscles. Average life span 25-35 years. -
800
Dark Ages
Medicine was prohibited at this time. Prayer was used to treat illness an diseases. Lastly, medications were just mainly herbs. Average life span 20-30 years -
1400
Middles Ages
They were granted medical practice again. A pandemic hit called the bubonic plague that killed 75% of the population. Lastly, the major diseases at this time were smallpox, diphtheria, tuberculosis, typhoid, the plague, and malaria. Average life span 20-35 years. -
Renaissance
At this time the Renaissance renewed the science of medicine. Also, the first anatomy book was published by Andreas Vesalius. Lastly, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo used dissection to get a better idea of the human body. Average life span 30-40 years. -
16 and 17th Centuries
The cause of diseases was still undetermined. Also many woman died of infection after child birth. Ambroise Pare, Father of Modern Surgery. Lastly, they identified Fallopian tubes. Average life span 35-45 years. -
18th Century
Joesph Priestley discovered the element of oxegan in 1714. Also, Edward Jenner created a vaccine for smallpox in 1796. Lastly, Benjamin Franklin invented bifocals for glasses. Average life span 40-50 years. -
19th Century.
French barbers acted as Surgeons. Dr. Philippe Pinel began human treatments for mental health. There was the first successful blood transfusion. Lastly, created a vaccine for rabies. Average life span 40-60 years. -
20th century
Sir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin. Birth control pills were approved by the FDA. There was the first successful heart transplant. The first “test tube” baby happened AND a sheep was cloned. Average life span 60-70 years.
