Consider the case of a female who is also a smoker. If she would have lived to be 65 if she did not smoke, what age is she likely to live until because she smokes?

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Smoking reduces life expectancy, and studies suggest that smoking can reduce life expectancy by about 14 years. If she would have lived to 65, subtracting 14 years gives approximately 50.5 years.

Consider the Case of a Female Who Is Also a Smoker