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How long will you live?
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How many birthdays will you celebrate?

Your lifestyle today has a major impact on how old you'll get. Use this tool to calculate your life expectancy.
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  Are you a woman?
Reason: in general, women live longer		   Yes: No:
  Did any of your grandparents live to the age of 85?
Reason: your genes play a major role in how old you'll get		   Yes: No:
  Did all your grandparents celebrate their 80th birthdays?
Reason: your genes play a major role in how old you'll get		   Yes: No:
  Did either one of your parents die of heart disease before the age of 50?
Reason: your genes may increase your risk of getting heart disease		   Yes: No:
  Did anyone in your immediate family (parents or siblings) have cancer, a heart condition or type 1 diabetes before the age of 50?
Reason: your genes may increase your risk of getting the same disease		   Yes: No:
  Do you do at least 30 minutes of moderate cardiovascular exercise 3 to 4 times a week?
Reason: exercising regularly can add years to your life		   Yes: No:
  How many cigarettes do you smoke per day?
Reason: smoking is associated with many life-threatening diseases		  
  Do you eat fresh fruit and vegetables?
Reason: fruit and vegetables are low in fat, high in fibre and contain antioxidants – all factors that protect against cancer and heart disease		   Every day
Most days
Occasionally
Rarely
  Do you eat a healthy breakfast?
Reason: eating breakfast has been shown to help in maintaining a healthy weight – this cuts your risk for cancer, heart disease and diabetes		   Every day
Most days
Occasionally
Rarely
  Do you suffer from high blood pressure?
Reason: this is a risk factor for stroke and heart disease		   Yes: No:
  Do you have high cholesterol?
Reason: this is a risk factor for heart disease		   Yes: No:
  Do you drink more than six servings of alcohol per day?
Reason: heavy drinking is associated with various life-threatening diseases		   Yes: No:
  Do you drive more than 40 000km a year?
Reason: time spent on the road is considered a risk factor for premature death 		  Yes: No:
  Have you received a speeding fine in the last year?
Reason: you've heard it before: speed kills		   Yes: No:
  Your age:
Reason: as you get older, you're less inclined to suffer from certain diseases (e.g. type 1 diabetes)		   under 30
30 - 50
50 - 60
60 - 70
over 70
  Do you sleep less than five hours or more than ten hours a night?
Reason: sleeping irregular hours is associated with a shorter life span		   Yes: No:
  Do you live in an urban area?   Yes: No:
  Do you live in a rural area?   Yes: No:
  Do you work at a desk?   Yes: No:
  Are you physically active?   Yes: No:
  Are you planning to work past the age of 60?
Reason: early retirement is associated with a shorter life span		   Yes: No:
  Do you have Matric?
Reason: then you're more likely to have had a successful career, which may have had a positive impact on your emotional well-being and overall health		   Yes: No:
  Do you have a degree/diploma?
Reason: this enhances your potential for success		   Yes: No:
  Are you:    
 
easily angered?   in between?   easy going?
  Reason: stress and volatility are associated with cancer, cardiovascular disease and other health problems  


  Do you earn more than R475 000 a year?
Reason: high levels of stress and related health problems are associated with high-paying jobs		   Yes: No:
  Do you live on your own?
Reason: loneliness is associated with a shorter life span		   Yes: No:
  Rate yourself on how much pleasure you get from:
  Lot Little None
your career?
family?
friends?
relationship with your partner?
where you live?
  Do you think you'll live a long and healthy life?
Reason: your attitude and emotional well-being have an impact on your long-term health 		  Yes: No:
  Do you own a pet?
Reason: pet owners generally live longer		   Yes: No:
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  Results  
  Your life expectancy is:    

 
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