Medical Advances In The 17th And 18th Centuries

In the 17th and 18th Centuries, the death toll was tremendous. 1 in 5 women died giving childbirth and the leading cause of death was disease. Transmittable diseases and childbirths caused more frequent deaths than old age and natural disasters combined (Cellania, 2016). Today, advances in medical technology and medicines have saved millions of lives. New technologies are being invented every year to improve people’s quality of life. The slate.com states that the “life expectancy has doubled in the past 150 years,” (Helmuth, 2013). Medical advances in technology have set the pace for progress. Major advances in the medical field can help improve the basic experience of the doctor’s office, all the way to improving your overall quality of life