before modern medicine, how did medieval people live to their 80s? How did they survive common conditions that could result in death like open wound infection, tooth infection, diseases, unhygienic food and water?

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before modern medicine, how did medieval people live to their 80s? How did they survive common conditions that could result in death like open wound infection, tooth infection, diseases, unhygienic food and water?

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They got lucky

Some people are genetically less prone to diseases and conditions than others which helps.

Generally speaking though to live that long in the medieval period you would have to have had the benefit of avoiding serious injuries, diseases, had a good and consistent diet, and regular exercise, and a lot of luck.

Lifestyle plays a big factor, but a lot of it was just a roll of the dice.

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