In Vaillant's original study, subjects who were heavy smokers, alcohol abusers, and overweight at age 50 were more likely to be dead by the ages of 75-80, and those who were still alive were likely to be classified as __________.

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Vaillant's study found that individuals with unhealthy lifestyles (heavy smoking, alcohol abuse, overweight) by age 50 were more likely to have poorer health outcomes by ages 75-80. Those who survived to these ages under such conditions were more likely to be in worse health, hence "sad-sick" aligns with the findings regarding the negative impact of these lifestyle choices on long-term health and well-being.

In Vaillant's Original Study, Subjects Who Were Heavy Smokers, Alcohol