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Apuntes

• Life Expectancy and Public Health Improvements: Life expectancy increased from 55 in 1961 to 68 years old in 1985. Certain plagues and epidemics disappeared. Community health saw small improvements. Hygiene and eating habits improved. Medical services also improved. • Women's Education and Social Participation: Women’s attendance at school was massive. Women participated in trade unions, indigenous, and feminist movements, achieving significant demands for their groups. These changes were driven by cultural shifts, modernization of the country, religious reforms, and technological improvements. • Introduction of Television and Media Development: In 1960, black-and-white television was introduced for the first time in Guayaquil. Television made it possible to receive images from all over the world. This broadened the understanding of human beings and their culture. Radio use became widespread in the 1960s, improving communication. • Growth of Advertising and News Agencies: The first advertising agencies and international news agencies appeared during this period. In 1962, Monsignor Proaño used the radio to provide education to the indigenous population, establishing pop...