What are the factors that affect life expectancy and how much does each contribute? Is the healthcare system a contributing factor, if so by how much?
FACTORS affecting life expectancy
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nutrition - obviously alot, for obvious reasons
crime - dont want to get shot
education - if you dont know what to look for or expect things can get worse
habits - if you smoke your lungs or drink your liver away, then your done son
pride - you need help, dont be afraid to admit it
no drug plan 0 gotta buy those meds now
sanitation - dont want dysntery
cleanliness- if you stink you probally have alot of germs living on you
crime - dont want to get shot
education - if you dont know what to look for or expect things can get worse
habits - if you smoke your lungs or drink your liver away, then your done son
pride - you need help, dont be afraid to admit it
no drug plan 0 gotta buy those meds now
sanitation - dont want dysntery
cleanliness- if you stink you probally have alot of germs living on you
I heard when you do alot of running it will help clean your lungs out, because of the heavy breathing is this true?
Geography. People that live in flood plains, earthquake zones, slide areas, near volcanoes, tornado alleys, etc. probably won't live as long as others.
Stress. Lower stress probably means longer life. Certainly better quality of life.
Stress. Lower stress probably means longer life. Certainly better quality of life.
Running is one, yes. Any exertion that makes you breathe heavy will do it, though.
You're mainly right, I think although I think stress as a killer is contraversial. I think stress is a condition that was originally created to preserve or prolong life. There are many really old people who have had pretty tough lives. I think most important after genes is physical activity, mental activity helps a lot too.