- Current age
- Your current age.
- Gender
- Males generally have shorter life expectancies than females. This calculator uses separate mortality tables depending on your gender.
- Smoker
- If you smoke, your life expectancy is generally going to be shorter than if you don't. This calculator uses separate mortality tables for smokers and non-smokers.
- Weight & Height
- Being overweight can reduce your life expectancy. Your target weight is determined by your height and weight, exceeding that weight reduces your life expectancy.
- Drinking alcohol
- Life style choices such as drinking alcohol can reduce your life expectancy.
- Driving
- Dangerous driving habits can indicate a greater risk of accidents and death. We use the number of driving violations to help determine this risk.
- Blood pressure & Family medical history
- High blood pressure and history of cardiovascular problems, diabetes in you or your parents can indicate a shorter life expectancy. While it can be difficult to control your family history, it is a factor in determining your life expectancy.
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