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During prehistoric times, people believed that illness was caused by supernatural forces and sought treatment from shamans and medicine men using herbal remedies and rudimentary surgical techniques. Common health issues included infections from injuries, osteoarthritis from heavy lifting, and nutritional deficiencies like rickets. Life expectancy was only 25-40 years due to lack of modern medicine and susceptibility to disease epidemics and environmental hazards. Women served as herbalists, passing down med
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- Joyce Dianne Jose
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- EN