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Assumptions
CloseBased on what you told us, you could expect to live up to {n} years longer than the average person. No calculator can really predict how long you might live, but here are some steps you could take that may help keep you on track. Based on what you told us, you could expect to live up to {n} years less than the average person. No calculator can really predict how long you might live, but here are some steps you could take that may help you live longer. Based on what you told us, you could expect to live about as long as the average person. No calculator can really predict how long you might live, but here are some steps you could take that may help you live longer.
- Smoking habits: If you quit smoking, you could live up to four years longer. Quitting is one of the most effective ways to lengthen your life. Having trouble? For tips read Smoking: Why it’s so hard to butt out.
- Drinking habits: If you drink less, you could live up to X years longer. Too much alcohol increases your risk of liver disease, heart disease, high blood pressure and pancreatitis leading to diabetes.
- Dietary habits: Eating a healthier diet along with little or no processed foods, sugar and salt could help you live longer. Consult Canada's Food Guide for tips on how to improve your eating habits. Eating a healthier diet along with little or no processed foods, sugar and salt could help you live up to X years longer. Consult Canada's Food Guide for tips on how to improve your eating habits. Keep up the good work. Continuing to eat a healthy diet according to Canada’s Food Guide will make sure your body gets the fuel it needs to function at its best. Think about choosing fresh or home-cooked dishes rather than processed food to get less salt and sugar.
- Exercise habits: Keep up the great work. An active lifestyle improves life expectancy as well as boosting mental health and reducing stress. Make sure to warm up and cool down so you don’t risk injury, and drink lots of water to stay hydrated. Get more exercise and you could live up to X years longer. Regular exercise helps you reach and keep at a healthy weight, strengthens your heart, reduces stress and boosts your energy. Always consult your doctor before starting an exercise program.
- Stress level: Keep up the good work. Managing stress well not only lets you enjoy your life, it also helps you cope with the challenges that may come your way. You may want to look for ways to reduce your stress level. For example, regular exercise, relaxing hobbies and/or meditation could help you lessen stress.
How healthy is your diet?
ClosePoor - Rarely or never eat fruit/vegetables
Insufficient - 1 or 2 servings of fruit/vegetables every day
Moderate - 3 or 4 servings of fruit/vegetables every day
Healthy - 5 or more servings of fruit/vegetables every day
Healthy eating means a balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables as well as whole grains, meat/alternatives and milk/alternatives. Check out Canada’s Food Guide.
How often do you drink alcohol?
CloseHeavy drinker - More than 24 (men) or 17 (women) alcoholic drinks per week in the past month
Several drinks per day - 10 to 24 (for men) or 6 to 17 (women) alcoholic drinks per week
Almost daily - 5 to 9 (men) or 3 to 5 (women) alcoholic drinks per week
A few drinks per week - 1 to 4 (men) or 1 to 2 (women) alcoholic drinks per week
Occasionally - Less than one alcoholic drink per month
Current non-drinker - Zero alcoholic drinks in the last 12 months
What is your life expectancy? | February 28, 2017 |
Based on what you told us, you can expect to live to 86, which you'll reach in the year 2068.
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Current age:
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YOUR LIFESTYLE:
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