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FACTORS AFFECTING LIFE EXPECTANCY Are you female? Reason: females live longer Did any of your grand parents live to age 85? Reason: 25% genetic factor Did all your grandparents reach age 80? Reason: 100% genetic factor Did either of your parents die of cardiovascular disease before age 50? Reason: 20 - 25 years less than national average Did any of your parents or siblings either have/had cancer, heart condition or juvenile diabetes before age 50? Reason: genetic Do you exercise at moderate intensity (aerobically) for at least 30 minutes or 4 times a major week? Reason: 3 inactivity is a risk factor How many cigarettes do you smoke a day? Reason: smoking is the greatest modifiable risk factor Do you eat fresh fruit and vegetables: Reason: low fat, high fibre, anti-oxidant - can help prevent heart disease and cancer
everyday most days occasionally rarely Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes

Do you eat a healthy breakfast (cereal, toast or fruit): Reason: stimulates metabolism - fruit and fibre

everyday most days

occasionally
rarely

Do you have high blood pressure? Reason: risk factor of stroke and cardiovascular Do you have elevated cholesterol? Reason: risk factor for heart disease Do you drink more than 6 standard alcoholic drinks per day? Reason: heavy consumption associated with a number of illnesses Do you drive more than 40,000km a year? Reason: time on the road is a risk Did you receive a speeding ticket in the past year? Reason: speed kills Your age:
under 30
30 - 50 50 - 60 60 - 70 over 70

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Do you either sleep less than 5 hours or more than 10 hours a night?

Yes

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Quiz Reason: irregular hours disrupt natural sleep cycles (hormone levels, immune systems) Do you live in an urban area? Do you live in a rural area? Do you work at a desk? Are you physically active? Do you plan to work past the age of 60? Reason: work adds purpose to life. Stopping work is associated with increase in mortality rate Did you complete high school? Reason: more likely to have career success which can affect psychoemotional well being and health Do you have a university degree? Reason: enhanced potential for career success Are you:
intense and easily angered
half way easy going and relaxed

Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes

Yes

Reason: stress and volatility are associated with suppression of immune system and predisposition to cancer, heart disease and other illnesses Do you earn more than $60,000 a year? Reason: higher paid jobs generally have higher levels of responsibilities and stress Do you live alone? Reason: loneliness is a risk factor Rate yourself on how much pleasure you get from: Lot Little None Family Work Friends Love life Where you live Do you expect to live a long and healthy life? Reason: your attitudes and psycho-emotional profile have an impact on your well-being Do you have a pet? Reason: people with pets live longer on average YOUR LIFE EXPECTANCY TOTAL 61
Yes Yes

Yes

Yes

Disclaimer The information appearing in this Quiz has been prepared for information purposes only. However, the information is selective and may not be complete, accurate or suitable for your purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should consult your qualified medical practitioner.

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